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Medical Records Clerk

San Antonio, TX

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness. Fulfills properly executed record requests ... legal requests, etc. * Reviews subpoenas to ensure records are accurately produced according to ...

Medical Records Clerk

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

... Profits, Legal, Public Accounting, Food and more. We are proactively building a data bank for ... Various locations across Georgia The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for organizing and ...

Retrieve and prepare records for patient care, audits, quality reviews, billing, legal requests, and authorized release of information. * Process requests for medical records in compliance with HIPAA ...

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How much do medical records legal jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical records legal in the United States is $22.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical records legal professional?

Medical Records Legal professionals are specialists who manage, review, and organize medical records for legal purposes, such as court cases, insurance claims, or compliance with privacy laws. They ensure that all medical documentation is accurate, properly stored, and accessible when needed for legal proceedings. Their work often involves understanding both healthcare documentation and legal requirements, acting as a bridge between medical staff and legal teams. These professionals may work in hospitals, law firms, insurance companies, or as consultants. Their expertise helps ensure sensitive information is handled according to regulations like HIPAA.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical records legal professional?

To excel as a Medical Records Legal professional, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, healthcare regulations (such as HIPAA), and legal documentation procedures, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, document management software, and legal research tools is typically required. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational and communication skills are crucial soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure the accurate handling, secure management, and proper disclosure of sensitive medical records in compliance with legal standards.

What are some common challenges faced by medical records legal professionals and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Medical Records Legal roles often encounter challenges such as ensuring strict compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA, managing large volumes of records under tight deadlines, and accurately interpreting legal requests for information. To address these challenges, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations are essential. Collaboration with legal teams, healthcare providers, and IT departments is key to maintaining accurate documentation and protecting patient confidentiality while fulfilling legal obligations.

What is the difference between Medical Records Legal vs Medical Records Technician?

AspectMedical Records LegalMedical Records Technician
CredentialsLegal training, certifications in healthcare lawHealth information technology, coding certifications
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, healthcare compliance departmentsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryLaw firms, healthcare organizations, legal departmentsHospitals, clinics, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentLegal aspects of medical records, complianceMedical record management, coding, documentation

Medical Records Legal professionals focus on legal compliance, privacy laws, and healthcare regulations related to medical records. In contrast, Medical Records Technicians handle the organization, coding, and maintenance of medical records within healthcare facilities. Both roles require knowledge of healthcare documentation but serve different functions within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Medical Records Legal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,836 per year, or $22 per hour.

Medical Records Specialist

Parkland Medical Center

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Medical Records Specialist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Records Specialist? At Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

As a Medical Records Specialist, you would be responsible for assisting the HIM Director by routinely performing duties in support of the management of the Horizon Patient Folder (HPF)/McKesson Patient Folder (MPF) workflow queues, working applicable worklists within 3M 360 Encompass, the resolution of unbilled accounts, and the processing of physician suspensions. In addition, you will serve as the primary point of contact when the HIM Director and/or HIM Coordinator is unavailable.

In this role you will:

  • Retrieves discharged medical records from various departments in the hospital and reconciles them to ensure that all records are accounted for.
  • Facilitates the retrieval and printing of medical records from storage, as well as the storage, archival and record retention of documents and/or other Alternate Media that cannot be scanned into HPF/MPF (e.g., fetal monitor strips).
  • May assist with the physician suspension process by evaluating if a physician should be put on suspension, creating the list of recommended suspensions for approval, sending out notice letters, making reminder calls, etc.
  • Prepares medical records and loose documents for scanning.
  • Scans medical record documents.
  • Indexes medical record documentation.
  • Performs a paper document to PC screen quality control validation to ensure that all documents associated with each record have been scanned.
  • Completes any certification program and continuing education that may be required by state law to accurately perform the duties of the birth certificate clerk completion and works under the guidelines and process as defined by the state.
  • Interacts with the parents to collect and document the birth information, delivering the appropriate forms to them and providing guidance in the completion of the forms.
  • Works with the parents to complete the Acknowledgment of Paternity form, which can require patience, diplomacy, and sensitivity if there is conflict regarding parental responsibility.
  • Reviews patient medical records and other resources, as needed, to obtain required birth information.

What qualifications you will need:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Hospital or medical office experience preferred, but not required. Previous experience in the handling of patient health information, medical records document imaging and/or medical records is strongly preferred.
  • Completing a certification program from the state(s) may be required for birth certificate processing, training and course fees will be provided.

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Records Specialist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.