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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical record 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 a Medical Record Retrieval job?

A Medical Record Retrieval job involves obtaining patient medical records from healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics on behalf of insurance companies, legal firms, or other organizations. Professionals in this role communicate with medical facilities, verify authorization forms, and ensure records are collected in a timely manner. Attention to detail and knowledge of HIPAA regulations are important to maintain patient confidentiality.

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A primary challenge in Medical Record Retrieval is ensuring the prompt and accurate collection of records while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations. Professionals may encounter incomplete records, system limitations, or communication delays with healthcare providers, which require persistence and resourcefulness to resolve. Effective organization and adaptability can help streamline processes, while clear communication with both clinical and administrative teams is vital. Many employers provide ongoing training to help staff stay current with evolving technologies and regulations, making it easier to overcome these common challenges and excel in the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Medical Record Retrieval position, and why are they important?

Excelling in Medical Record Retrieval requires attention to detail, knowledge of healthcare documentation, and a high degree of data accuracy, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in healthcare settings. Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, HIPAA compliance, and document management software is commonly needed. Strong organizational skills, discretion, and effective communication help professionals handle sensitive information and collaborate across departments. These abilities ensure timely, accurate retrieval of records while maintaining data privacy and supporting high-quality patient care.

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Infographic showing various Medical Record Retrieval job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,324 per year, or $21.3 per hour.
Medical Record Retrieval Specialist - Kansas, MO

Medical Record Retrieval Specialist - Kansas, MO

Humana

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Humana rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 252 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

146th of 260 rated insurance


Job description

Become a part of our caring community
The Medical Records Retrieval Specialist conducts quality assurance audits of medical records and ICD9/10 diagnosis codes submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other government agencies. This is a remote role with fieldbased responsibility, requiring travel to provider offices to retrieve, review, and validate medical records onsite in or around the Kansas City, MO area.

The Medical Records Retrieval Specialist performs moderately complex administrative and operational tasks in a remote and fieldbased, structured environment, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.


Use your skills to make an impact

Scheduled Hours:

  • The normal business hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST.
  • Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • You will collect medical records to ensure accuracy of member information and obtain provider signatures.
  • Upload verified documents to Cotiviti centralized repository.
  • Follow state and federal regulations as well as internal policies and guidelines while retrieving medical records.
  • Interpret and apply departmental procedures to complete assignments with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Use a laptop computer and a portable scanner and encrypted flash drive to retrieve medical records which will be uploaded into a database.
  • Communicate with physician offices by phone and email to efficiently meet all deadlines.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Independently manage workload within defined service level expectations.

Travel Requirements:

  • MUST reside in the Kansas City, MO Metropolitan area.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time at peak season, as needed.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 or more years of customer service experience.
  • Minimum 1 or more years with medical records.
  • Use Microsoft Teams and Outlook daily to coordinate meetings, manage calendars, and support internal communication.
  • Experience handling high task volume across parallel workflows consistently, follow up, and a high standard of professional conduct.
  • Experience articulating information to internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Knowledge or experience in health care environment/managed care (provider office, billing, coding, release of information, etc.)
  • This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individuals must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge or experience in health care environment/managed care.
  • Knowledge of ICD-9/10 codes.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Experience and comfort with EMR systems.

Additional Information

Work at Home Guidance

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

  • At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
  • Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
  • Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
  • Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
  • Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by HireVue, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.

  • If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.


$40,000 - $52,300 per year


Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.


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About Humana

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Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, KY., is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Louisville, KY, US

Year founded

1961

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