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Medical Records Specialist

Kennebec Behavioral Health
Augusta, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026

Are you a stickler for details? Do you enjoy the rewards that come from working in an environment that thrives on multitasking, attention to detail and keen organizational skills?

If this sounds like you, Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services and named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the last 5 years and now recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCHBC) , wants YOU be be our next Medical Records Specialist! There is currently two (2) openings at our Augusta locations.

Basic duties include: working closely to support clinical staff and client needs, computer proficiency ( internet, email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.), scanning medical records into digital record system, reviewing intake charts for accuracy prior to scanning, auditing of medical records including follow up on deficiencies, affirming that all releases of information are current and valid, providing information to requestors, as needed, based on signed releases. Providing coverage at other locations as needed is required.

Requirements: High school diploma required. One (1) to three (3) years of Health care clerical experience, including a working knowledge of medical records practices and release of information standards and HIPPA, is preferred. There is computer work associated with this position; thus, any applicant has to have technical skills.

Explore other careers with Kennebec Behavioral Health: https://www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Heath Care clerical: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Augusta, ME 04330 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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