Medical Records Clerk / Utilization Management Coordinator

The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate health records by organizing and managing an approved system of records, ensuring patient information is properly documented and secure. This role supports daily clinical operations by managing medical records, communicating with hospitals, coordinating specialty appointments, and participating in daily whiteboard meetings. The clerk works closely with providers and site leadership while preparing daily, weekly, and monthly statistics and reports. Strong organization, communication skills, and attention to detail are essential.

Key responsibilities include ensuring confidentiality of medical records and handling release of information forms, maintaining up-to-date medical records filing, clerical duties such as preparing reports and correspondence, answering calls, scheduling inmates for medical appointments, assisting with statistical reports and management information system requirements, actively participating in quality of care audits to promote quality improvement, and maintaining accountability for health records organization and security.

The position supports care for underserved populations in a mission-driven culture with career growth opportunities. It offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, DailyPay, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, company life insurance, health spending accounts, wellness programs, and banking partnerships.

Wellpath is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, encouraging applicants even if they do not meet every job element perfectly. The employer is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive work culture.