Medical Records Specialist

This position provides support services to our Medical Clinic by answering incoming phone calls utilizing good telephone communication skills and knowledge of Health Center policies and procedures. Registers patients confirming eligibility and including collecting correct billing information and insurance. Schedules appointments to include follow-ups.
Coordinates all referrals for Medical Clinic including acquiring pre-authorizations with insurance and making those appointments with outside entities.
Release of medical record information as needed following all legal guidelines including FERPA and HIPAA. Logs all transactions in computer and in the appropriate medical record.

Lafene Health Center provides students with accessible, high quality, and affordable outpatient healthcare, focusing on keeping students healthy and promoting a healthy campus community. Care is provided by board certified physicians and nurse practitioners, as well as nursing professionals. Students have access to coordinated and comprehensive services targeted at building and maintaining overall well-being. We believe good health is essential for academic success.

The mission of Lafene Health Center at Kansas State University is to offer an accessible, high quality, affordable, outpatient healthcare service on the Manhattan campus. Additionally, we will provide exceptional health and well-being education to the student body and larger Kansas State University community.

Lafene's core values consist of:
Compassion: Lafene professionals and staff will offer compassion and caring for all of our students and patients.
Mutual Respect: Lafene professionals and staff will offer mutual respect to all students, patients, and co-workers.
Adherence to Standards: Lafene professionals and staff will work within the boundaries of evidence-based healthcare standards, university standards, and Health Center standards.
Appreciation for Timeliness: Lafene professionals and staff will be on time and respect the time of our students and patients.
Collaboration: Lafene professionals and staff will work internally and with other campus divisions to create the best possible healthcare experience for the students and all of our patients.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• One year of relevant experience.
• Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of relevant experience.
• Coding skills.
• Understanding of FERPA/HIPAA laws.
• Basic medical insurance understanding.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three professional references

Applications close on: April 18th, 2026

$17.50 - $19.00