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Medical Records Scanner Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

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Medical Record Clerk

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Medical Records Specialist with strong ... Role Details -Requires occasional in-person visits in Chattanooga, TN, for scanning and printing ...

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How much do medical records scanner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical records scanner in Tennessee is $40,229.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,600.00 and $45,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical records scanner?

A Medical Records Scanner is responsible for converting physical medical documents into electronic records by scanning and organizing them in a digital database. They ensure that patient records are accurately processed, categorized, and stored securely for easy retrieval. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of HIPAA regulations, and proficiency with scanning equipment and medical record systems. Medical Records Scanners often work in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities to maintain efficient record-keeping and compliance with legal requirements.

What are the typical daily tasks for a medical records scanner?

As a Medical Records Scanner, your main daily responsibilities involve preparing, organizing, and scanning paper medical documents into electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring that each file is accurately labeled and securely stored. You may also be required to verify the quality of scanned images, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate logs for recordkeeping. Collaboration is often needed with medical staff, records clerks, and IT personnel to address any issues and maintain compliance with privacy regulations. This role is essential to ensuring timely and organized access to patient medical histories throughout the healthcare facility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the medical records scanner position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Records Scanner, you should have strong attention to detail, familiarity with medical terminology, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with scanning equipment, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and HIPAA compliance is highly valued, and specialized training or certification in health information management can be a plus. Dependability, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are important soft skills in this position. These qualities ensure accurate digitization, secure handling of sensitive information, and smooth workflows within healthcare organizations.

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What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Medical Records Scanner jobs?

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Infographic showing various Medical Records Scanner job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,229 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Medical Records Specialist

Dickson, TN • On-site


TriStar Horizon Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Medical Records Specialist 

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.
Benefits

TriStar Horizon Medical Center, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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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.

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"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Records Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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.



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