Posted: 04-Feb-26
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R144615
The Medical Records Coordinator supports the daily operations of the College of Optometrys Medical Records function, ensuring the accurate,
secure, and compliant handling of patient health information. This role provides essential support to patients, clinicians, student providers, and staff by managing document imaging, responding to records and information requests, maintaining chart integrity within the electronic health record (EHR), and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, state, federal, and university retention policies.
Core Competencies:
- Compliance & Confidentiality
- Health Information Management (HIM) Fundamentals
- Technical & Detail Orientation
- Customer Service & Communication
- Teamwork & Training Ability
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED.
- 1 year of relevant experience required.
Location: This is a fully on-site position, typically MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., with no weekend hours, offering meaningful work with dependable scheduling.
Pay Range: $15.86 - $20.74
Salary offer will be determined from candidate education and experience, internal equity, and budget.
Why Join Us
At The Ohio State University College of Optometry, you will join a mission-driven clinical learning environment that advances exceptional patient care while preparing the next generation of optometrists. Your work as a Medical Records Coordinator directly strengthens the quality, safety, and continuity of care our clinic provides by ensuring critical information is accurate, accessible, and protected.
You will also be part of a supportive, team-centered culture known for professionalism, respect, and collaboration. Staff describe the College of Optometry as a place where colleagues help one another, value open communication, and take pride in creating a positive experience for patients, students, and clinicians. If you thrive in a role where accuracy, service, and teamwork come together, this is an excellent fit.
Ohio State offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellâ‘being, and workâ‘life balance.
- Paid Parental Leave: Jobâ‘protected paid leave to bond with a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
- Exceptional Retirement Benefits: OSU contributes 14% of your eligible pay to your state retirement plan (OPERS or STRS), one of the strongest employer contributions available.
- Your Plan for Health (YP4H): Earn premium credits and HRA dollars through wellness activities to reduce health care costs.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): Receive $500 per year ($125 quarterly) to use toward personal wellness, fitness, arts, family activities, hobbies, and more.
- Tuition Assistance: Significant tuition support for eligible employees enrolled in OSU credit courses; dependent tuition benefits also available.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options for you and your family.
- Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance options, and access to thousands of professional development courses through LinkedIn Learning.
Function: Health Information Management
Subfunction: Medical Records Management
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical
Career Level: T2