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The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Medical Records Clerk (PCN 75799). This position will support our Medical Records Department within our facility in New Haven. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Work Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: 34 Park St, New Haven, CT

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

  • Support the maintenance of medical record patient charts across CMHC’s main and satellite clinics.
  • Perform daily filing and related record‑management tasks to ensure charts remain organized and up to date.
  • Relieve higher‑level department staff of routine filing duties so they can focus on their core responsibilities.
  • Provide coverage for filing and record upkeep when medical records staff are out of the office.
  • Help maintain secure, accurate, and current medical records for thousands of patients served by CMHC.
  • Ensure all documents are filed promptly and correctly to meet federal, state, and hospital accreditation requirements.
  • Contribute to sustaining compliance by keeping medical charts updated at all times.

 

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

 

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 60-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction.  Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry.  Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics.

 

CMHC is nationally recognized for its scientific research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction.  The Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities include multiple research programs in a variety of areas.  CMHC is also a major training site for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and pastoral care.

 

Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!

 

Please note:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of clerical experience.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a medical or psychiatric environment as appropriate to the position.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in office systems and procedures including proper telephone usage and filing
  • Expereience with medical or psychiatric terminology as appropriate to the position
  • Experience with accuracy in typing
  • Experience operating office equipment which includes personal computers or other electronic equipment