A Medical Records Clerk compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.
Medical Records Specialist / Coordinator Dunbar Wellness Group - 1.9 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Electronic health records (EHR) management HIPAA Bachelor's degree Health information regulatory compliance Document quality checks Health information management Clinical confidentiality policies Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Full Job Description Medical Records Specialist /
Coordinator Location:
Philadelphia, PA Employment Type:
Full-Time | W-2
Schedule:
Monday-Friday |
On-Site Department:
Administration / Quality & Compliance Position Summary Dunbar Wellness Group is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist / Coordinator to support the accuracy, organization, compliance, and maintenance of clinical records across our Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) and Outpatient Therapy (OPT) programs. The ideal candidate will have experience with electronic health records, medical records management, and clinical documentation review within a healthcare or behavioral health environment. This position will work closely with clinical leadership, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, billing, and administrative staff to maintain complete and audit-ready records. Essential Responsibilities Maintain and organize electronic medical and clinical records within Dunbar's EHR system. Conduct routine documentation reviews to identify missing, incomplete, expired, or non-compliant records. Review assessments, treatment plans, consents, progress notes, discharge documentation, and other required clinical records for completeness and timeliness. Track outstanding documentation and follow up with appropriate clinical staff. Assist with maintaining IBHS and OPT records in preparation for CBH, regulatory, and internal audits . Support HIPAA compliance and proper handling of confidential client information. Process medical record requests and ensure appropriate authorization and secure release of information. Assist with quality assurance and documentation improvement initiatives. Maintain organized tracking systems for documentation deficiencies and corrective actions. Collaborate with clinicians, supervisors, billing, and administrative leadership to resolve documentation issues. Perform other medical records and compliance-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in Health Administration, Health Information Management, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Minimum 2-3 years of medical records, health information management, or healthcare documentation experience . Experience conducting clinical documentation or medical record reviews. Experience working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare documentation standards. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify documentation deficiencies. Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience within behavioral health or community mental health . Knowledge of IBHS and/or Outpatient Therapy documentation requirements . Experience working with Community Behavioral Health (CBH) requirements. Experience preparing records for audits, quality reviews, or compliance monitoring. Experience with ZooBook or a comparable behavioral health EHR system. Benefits Dunbar Wellness Group offers eligible W-2 employees: Medical, vision, and prescription coverage Adult dental coverage available Paid vacation and sick time Personal days Paid company holidays Professional development opportunities About Dunbar Wellness Group Dunbar Wellness Group is a Philadelphia-based behavioral health organization providing Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) and Outpatient Therapy (OPT) . We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services while maintaining strong standards for clinical documentation, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you are highly organized, experienced in medical records, and passionate about supporting quality behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply. Dunbar Wellness Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
