Medical Records Clerk - Preadmission Testing at Albany Medical College in 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
- Company: Albany Medical College
- Location: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $40,310.00 - $52,403.00
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for managing patient health files. They ensure patient records are held strictly confidential and provide excellent customer service to all internal external stakeholders. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30
Job description
- The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for managing patient health files. They ensure patient records are held strictly confidential and provide excellent customer service to all internal external stakeholders.
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30
Responsibilities
- Requests medical records from Patients/Providers/Healthcare institutions
- Prepares copies of records when presented with properly completed medical release forms
- Organizes and evaluates records for completeness and accuracy
- Uploads all patient records into the EMR system
- Runs queries in EMR system to follow up on requested medical records
- Follows up on medical records that are not received within one week of request
- Greet and assist visitors in a courteous manner.
- Answer phones in a courteous manner.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
- 1-3 years Medical office experience - preferred
- Medical terminology (Low proficiency)
- Computer skills (Medium proficiency)
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Skills
Required
- Medical terminology (Low proficiency)
- Computer skills (Medium proficiency)
About Albany Medical College
Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers · A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.