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Sanford Health Medical Records Clerk - Full Time in Iron Mountain, Michigan
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn
Location: Iron Mountain, MI
Address: 1721 S Suitephenson 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: Friday, December 12, 2025 - Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am
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-0254265
Job Function: Administrative Support
Featured: No