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RadNet

Medical Records Clerk

Hewlett, NY · On-site

$17/hr

Retrieve medical records in timely and efficient fashion as required or requested. * Follow procedures for signing out medical records. Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): * Must be able to ...

RadNet

Medical Records Clerk

Hewlett, NY

$17 - $22/hr

Retrieve medical records in timely and efficient fashion as required or requested. * Follow procedures for signing out medical records. Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): * Must be able to ...

ISG

Record Retrieval Specialist (29735)

Danvers, MA · On-site +1

$14/hr

... Medical Records team. As a Record Retrieval Specialist, your main responsibility is to obtain the requested materials and supply those back to the requesting party in a timely manner. Essential ...

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How much do contract medical records retrieval jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract medical records retrieval in the United States is $44,324.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,000.00 and $50,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Medical Records Retrieval vs Medical Records Clerk?

AspectContract Medical Records RetrievalMedical Records Clerk
CredentialsTypically no formal certification required, but knowledge of healthcare privacy laws helpsHigh school diploma or equivalent; familiarity with medical records systems
Work EnvironmentRemote or office-based, often contracted for specific projectsHospital, clinic, or healthcare facility in an office setting
Employer & Industry UsageThird-party retrieval companies, legal firms, insurance companiesHospitals, clinics, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on retrieving specific medical records efficientlyManaging and organizing medical records within healthcare facilities

Contract Medical Records Retrieval specialists primarily focus on obtaining specific medical records for legal, insurance, or healthcare purposes, often working remotely or on a contractual basis. Medical Records Clerks handle the organization and management of medical records within healthcare facilities. While both roles involve medical records, their work environment, responsibilities, and employer types differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Contract Medical Records Retrieval job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,324 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Risk Adjustment Medical Record Retrieval Specialist

MetroPlusHealth

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$72K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

MetroPlusHealth rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

276th of 315 rated insurance

Job description

Position Overview
The Risk Adjustment Medical Record Retrieval Specialist will lead efforts to improve the retrieval of medical records for our risk adjustment program. You will establish and maintain contact with medical facilities and retrieval vendors to achieve success and accuracy in the retrieval or targeted medical records. You must have strong attention to detail and a knack for creating systems to store and organize records digitally. You will need to obtain access and retrieve records from a variety of digital platforms, including EHR systems and remote drop-boxes, as well as digital fax and e-mail. Strong communication skills are a must in order to maintain collaborative relationships with medical facilities and our retrieval vendors.
Scope of Role & Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain ongoing contact with medical facilities. Triage issues at each facility in order to facilitate the retrieval of records.
  • Create systems or categorizing and organizing medical records for long-term digital storage.
  • Create and execute plans for specific retrieval projects, including identifying high-volume sites, setting retrieval goals and working with internal staff and external vendors to achieve retrieval goals.
  • Access various retrieval systems, including remote EHR systems, electronic drop-box and eFAX systems to retrieve and save medical records.
  • Use Health Information Technology (HIT) standards to identify proper chart types and valid encounters.
  • Use various data elements (incl. date of service, provider type, demographic information, etc) to validate provider visits. Work with facilities to request corrected medical records when necessary.
  • Coordinate the transmission of medical records across various partners while ensuring documentation integrity through the identification of gaps necessary for a complete chart review.
  • Use analytic software (i.e. Excel or MySQL) to analyze the results of retrieval projects - draw conclusions and insights from data to help inform the design of future projects.
  • Identifies acceptable stand-alone documentation and evaluates supporting or supplemental documentation used to validate risk adjustment diagnoses and findings. Reviews the documentation for chart deficiencies and completeness.

Required Education, Training & Professional Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in health information administration (HIA) or health information technology (HIT); and three (3) years of experience working at a health plan or medical provider/facility.
  • Medical record technology or health information technology (HIT) program approved by a nationally accredited agency (e.g., AHIMA or CAHIIM) preferred.

Professional Compentencies
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Customer Focus
  • Functional/Technical skills
  • Written/Oral Communication

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