Medical Records Assistant Jobs

Medical Records Assistant jobs are open across hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, and health systems, from entry-level to experienced positions, with specializations in coding support, release of information, and EHR data management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles344+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUS Department of Veterans Affairs
Top cityRiverside, CA
Work type77% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Medical Records and Central Supply Clerk
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Medical Records and Central Supply Clerk
Redwood Health & Rehabilitation
Charlotte, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$18 - $20/hr
Associate's degree in healthcare administration

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Legal Assistant - Medical Records
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Legal Assistant - Medical Records
HKG
Bronx, New York
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support
$22 - $26/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Medical Records Clerk
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Medical Records Clerk
CFG Health
Bartow, Florida
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Data Analytics
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Medical Records Director
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Medical Records Director
Avalon Health Care Group
Federal Way, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$30 - $35/hr
5,001-10,000

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Release of Information Quality Auditor - Medical Records Governance
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Release of Information Quality Auditor - Medical Records Governance
UAB Medicine
Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$58k - $94k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Medical Records Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • US Department of Veterans Affairs15
  • Centurion Health13
  • Advantmed5
  • BayCare Health System5
  • Imperial Crest HealthCare Center5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical records assistant jobs.

  • Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and protected health information handling
  • High school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred by many employers
  • Proficiency in medical terminology relevant to documentation and coding support
  • Ability to maintain accurate filing and retrieval in both digital and paper systems
  • Strong attention to detail for data entry and records integrity verification

Tips for Your Medical Records Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to EHR systems

List every electronic health record platform you've worked in by name. Hiring managers scan for specific systems like Epic, Cerner, or Meditech, and a generic 'EHR experience' line won't pass their initial review. Name the system and your proficiency level.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists medical records assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight HIPAA compliance experience explicitly

Don't bury privacy compliance under a general duties list. Recruiters for records roles expect a clear signal that you've handled protected health information responsibly. Call out HIPAA training, audit participation, or release-of-information workflows by name.

Filter openings by work setting type

Hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities use different workflows and software. Decide which setting fits your experience before you search, then target those listings specifically rather than applying broadly across all health care postings.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for records roles often ask how you'd handle a misfiled chart, an unauthorized records request, or a discrepancy between paper and digital files. Practice a concise answer for each scenario that shows your process, not just your instinct.

Negotiate schedule and department during the offer

Medical records departments often run day, evening, and weekend shifts. If shift flexibility matters to you, raise it during the offer conversation, not after you accept. Ask which department or unit the position is assigned to so you understand the actual workflow before you commit.

Medical Records Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most medical records assistants?

The companies hiring the most medical records assistants right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, Centurion Health, and Advantmed, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and large physician groups tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many medical records assistant jobs are remote?

About 23% of medical records assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by employer size and system. Release-of-information and EHR data entry functions are the sub-areas most commonly offered as remote work, while roles involving physical chart management remain largely on-site.

How do you become a medical records assistant?

Start by completing a high school diploma or GED, then pursue a certificate or associate degree in health information technology or a related field. Gain familiarity with at least one major electronic health record platform through coursework or entry-level work. Many employers also value completion of a HIPAA compliance course and basic medical terminology training before your first role.

Can you get hired as a medical records assistant with little experience?

Yes, many entry-level medical records assistant positions are open to candidates without direct experience, particularly in large health systems that provide on-the-job training. Strengthening your application with a medical terminology course, a HIPAA training certificate, or a data entry proficiency test result signals readiness. Applying to clinic settings and long-term care facilities often yields faster results than targeting large hospital networks early on.

What does the medical records assistant interview process look like?

Most interviews for this role include a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with a health information manager or department supervisor. Expect questions about your experience with records systems, how you handle confidentiality, and how you manage high-volume data entry accurately. Some employers add a short skills assessment covering medical terminology or EHR navigation before the final offer.

Where can I find and apply to medical records assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to medical records assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and work setting preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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