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How much do medical record coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical record coordinator in the United States is $19.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical record coordinator?

To thrive as a Medical Record Coordinator, you need a thorough understanding of medical terminology, health information management, and compliance regulations, often supported by an associate's degree or certification in health information technology. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, coding software, and HIPAA regulations is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion are essential soft skills for managing sensitive patient data accurately. These competencies are crucial for ensuring data integrity, legal compliance, and efficient healthcare operations.

What is the difference between Medical Record Coordinator vs Medical Records Clerk?

AspectMedical Record CoordinatorMedical Records Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma; certification preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesMedical offices, hospitals, administrative settings
ResponsibilitiesManaging patient records, ensuring compliance, coordinating data flowFiling, retrieving, and organizing medical records
Industry UsageCommonly used in healthcare administrationOften used in medical offices and hospitals

The Medical Record Coordinator and Medical Records Clerk roles both involve handling patient records, but the Coordinator typically manages record accuracy, compliance, and data flow, requiring more coordination skills. The Clerk focuses on filing and retrieving records. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings, with the Coordinator often having more responsibilities and requiring additional certifications.

What is a medical record coordinator?

Medical Record Coordinators are professionals responsible for organizing, managing, and maintaining patients’ medical records in healthcare facilities. They ensure that all health information is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to authorized personnel while maintaining patient confidentiality in compliance with laws such as HIPAA. Their duties may include reviewing records for completeness, coding diagnoses and procedures, and working closely with medical staff to resolve discrepancies. Medical Record Coordinators play a critical role in the smooth operation of healthcare organizations by ensuring the integrity and security of patient data.

How does a medical record coordinator typically collaborate with healthcare providers and other administrative staff?

Medical Record Coordinators work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient records are accurate, up to date, and accessible when needed. They regularly communicate with clinical staff to clarify documentation, resolve discrepancies, and obtain missing information. Additionally, they often coordinate with billing departments and compliance teams to ensure records meet regulatory standards, making collaboration and strong communication skills essential for success in this role.

Is a medical record coordinator a good career?

A medical record coordinator is a vital healthcare role responsible for managing patient records, ensuring accuracy, privacy, and compliance with regulations like HIPAA. It offers steady employment opportunities, typically requires attention to detail and familiarity with electronic health record systems, and can lead to advancement in healthcare administration.
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Infographic showing various Medical Record Coordinator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,392 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Medical Record Coordinator - CHS

NYC Health Hospitals

New York, NY • On-site

$69K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

NYC Health + Hospitals rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
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Location: Flexible. Position may be assigned to either:
  • Trailer 7 (Rikers Island)
  • OTxHU - Bellevue

Duties & Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Medical Records, the Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for tasks and responsibilities detailed below. In addition, this position will support the Deputy Director of Medical Records on projects and duties, as assigned, with administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative.
General tasks and responsibilities will include:
  1. Coordinate requests for medical records, including court subpoenas and requests from Federal, State and local regulatory and legal entities. Follow up on all requests and ensure timely response on all requests for medical records.
  2. Scanning and preserving paper documentation into electronic records.
  3. Process and track requests for patient records received from clinical service teams, submit to external healthcare facilities, and follow up with external facilities.
  4. Coordinate requests for transfers to NYS facilities and ensure required documentation is completed and forwarded to State facilities.
  5. To ensure appropriate coverage, the Medical Records Coordinator may work in any Rikers Island facility, including administrative trailers and jail facility clinics.
  6. Maintain and ensure the medical records database is updated and accurate. Assist with the implementation of quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data.
  7. Run daily reports for various processes in multiple systems and software, and use and search various systems used by CHS and NYC Department of Correction.
  8. Perform redactions of medical records.
  9. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
  10. Correspondence with outside Jurisdictions to assist with Medical portions of the extradition process
  11. Retrieval of Hospital returns and ensuring they are entered into the Medical record.
  12. Carry out clerical duties, as assigned, including but not limited to:
  13. Assist in coordinating the administrative and office operations, including maintaining supplies.
  14. Participate on project team meetings to achieve team goals.
  15. Support the medical records team and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four (4) years of satisfactory full-time experience providing direct counseling, guidance, crisis-intervention or information and referral services for inmates of a correctional facility, substance abusers or a similar client population; or
2. Education and experience equivalent to "1" above. Thirty (30) semester credits from an accredited college will be considered equivalent to one (1) year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience as described in "1" above.
Department Preferences
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and Word.
  • Good knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs

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