Medical Records Technician I-Vital Statistics (Finance)
The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Public Health ( Vital Statistics) Department seeks to fill a Medical Records Technician I position located in Riverside.
Under close supervision, performs a variety of moderately difficult clerical tasks involving the maintenance of patient medical or mental health records; learns the duties and responsibilities of Medical Records Technician I's; performs other related duties as required.
The Medical Records Technician I is the entry level classification in the Medical Records Technician series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents assignments have less variety, are less difficult and are performed under closer supervision than those of the next higher class of Medical Records Technician II. The Medical Records Technician I differs from the Office Assistant series in that positions in the Medical Records Technician I are learning and using medical terminology.
The Medical Records Technician I is a natural progression underfill for the Medical Records Technician II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Medical Records Technician II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.
Examples of other essential duties:
- Review state system for birth and death records
- Learn to abstract birth/death records
- Reviewing and processing of birth/death record orders
**The most competitive candidates will possess an A ssociate's/Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in behavioral science, public or business administration, finance, accounting, social services, human services or a related field.**
Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System• Assemble medical or mental health records and evaluate them for completeness; learn to review patient charts and abstract essential information such as history, findings, laboratory, X-ray results, surgeries, diagnoses, and date and hour of admission and treatments.
• Learn to abstract entries into patient medical or mental health records under close supervision; may complete a variety of forms, certificates and documents relating to entries in medical records.
• Compile statistics on patient data and prepares statistical reports; perform miscellaneous duties such as maintaining files, indexes and records systems and checking documents.
• Maintain supply inventory.
• Learn to register live births, deaths and fetal deaths; learn to facilitate delivery of newborn screening tests.
• Communicate with parents, lawyers and other interested parties on the accuracy, completeness and availability of documents.
• Learn to accept subpoenas for medical or mental health record information and prepare replies; learn to determine if requests for release of medical or mental health information are legal and verify the identity of the inquirer as needed.Recruiting Guidelines
OPTION I Education: Completion of a course in medical terminology from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One year of performing typing or clerical duties in a medical, mental health or healthcare setting, provider relations or managed care.
OPTION II Education: Completion of training from a recognized occupational training program (which included medical terminology) as a medical assistant or a closely related field.
Experience: One year of performing typing or clerical duties in a medical, mental health or healthcare setting, provider relations or managed care.
OPTION III Education: Completion of a course in medical terminology from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of performing standard clerical duties in a general office.
OPTION IV Education: Completion of training from a recognized occupational training program (which included medical terminology) as a medical assistant or a closely related field.
Experience: Two years of performing standard clerical duties in a general office.
ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: Technical terminology used in the medical or mental health profession; standard clerical office procedures and machine usage.
Ability to: Perform general clerical work in a medical or mental health setting and quickly learn specific office procedures and methods; spell correctly, use good grammar, and make arithmetical computations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements
Skills: Ability to perform a limited amount of typing of memos, cards, lists, etc.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.For further information regarding this posting, contact Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org
