Medical Records Clerk

Sanford Health

Iron Mountain, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$17.11–$22.52 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Business Skills, Click Through Rate (CTR), Communication Skills, Data Quality, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Information Management, Healthcare, Hospital, Insurance, Medical Office, Medical Records, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Record Keeping, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management

LOCATION

Iron Mountain, MI

POSTED

12 days ago

**Careers With Purpose**

**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.**

**Facility:** Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn
**Location:** Iron Mountain, MI
**Address:** 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $17.11 - $22.52
**Union Position:** Yes

**Department Details**

AFSCME Job Posting

Internal Posting Timeline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 1:30pm

Hours: 8a-4:30p, or as assigned

Overtime Status: 8+ hours in 1 day or 80+ hours in 2 work weeks

**Job Summary**

The Medical Records Clerk maintains the organizational integrity of the medical record and the Health Information Management Department. Responsibilities include locating medical records for patient care, clinic visits, chart review and return to files in an accurate and timely manner whether the request is by telephone, fax, mail, or in person as per department guidelines. Complete admission and discharge processes to ensure accurate data with reporting of required information such as birth certificates. Complete chart prepping, scanning, indexing and analysis for all patient types. Release of information to requesting entity following federal and state laws as outlined within hospital and department guidelines. Uses and ensures the use of all available system and software applications to achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy. Maintain strict confidentiality with the ability to communicate in a diplomatic fashion dealing with patients, physicians, hospital personnel, attorneys, insurance companies and general public.

Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

**Qualifications**

Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in dealing with the medical record and/or completion of Medical Records Certificate or degree or Certificate/degree in Medical Office or Business Office. Able to use automated systems. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Able to work in small, enclosed (filing) areas & possess physical dexterity. Able to handle varied working conditions, deal with large volumes and work well under pressure.

Medical Records, Medical Office, or Business Office certificate or degree preferred.

**Benefits**

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0257515
**Job Function:** Administrative Support
**Featured:** No

About the Company

Sanford Health

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