Incumbents in this position will be coordinating storage, maintenance, retrieval, retention and release of health information and ensure efficient access and retrieval of date; repair and maintain compete medical and clinical records; create new records; file documents correctly; flag deficiencies; thin and purge records according to established policies; provide assistance and training to staff regarding records maintenance; prepare reports by researching sources for information; compile statistics and summarize findings; display data for Administration/other agencies; must be able to prioritize tasks, estimate time frames, meet deadlines, plan and use available resources and coordinate work assignments with others; display a professional demeanor at all times when interacting with staff and inmates. Graduation from high school or equivalent, one semester-length course in basic medical terminology and two years of experience in the medical records department of an inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, mental health clinic, large multi-specialty medical practice, facility for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or free standing clinic which included initiating and maintaining medical/clinical records; releasing information in accordance with established laws, rules and regulations; maintaining confidentiality; and working with staff, patients and the general public.