HEALTH RECORD TECHNICIAN I

About the role

Under the direction of the Supervisor I or designee, the Health Record Technician I performs a variety of general office and clerical work in support of the Hospital's Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values. The incumbent is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of self-initiative and independence when performing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Concurrent:

• Abstract, process, file, collate, and audit data from health records
• Enter abstracted health record data into the Admissions/Discharge/Transfers (ADT) computer system and PLATO
• Chart maintenance: label, repair and arrange
• Code health records in accordance with DSM, ICD, and CPT coding guidelines: such as discharge summaries, psychiatric evaluations, ancillary services, treatment planning conferences, physician and psychologist billing services
• Maintain log of completed work and perform other special audits and reviews related to health records functions
• Deliver and retrieve health records between patient care areas and HIMD

Discharge:

• Abstract, process, file, collate, and audit data from health records
• Enter abstracted health record data into the ADT computer system
• Code health records in accordance with DSM, ICD, and CPT coding guidelines: such as discharge summaries, psychiatric evaluations, ancillary services, treatment planning conferences, physician and psychologist billing services
• Locate, retrieve and file health records and documentation in all record storage areas
• Maintain and purge files/documents in all archive areas
• Process health records for admission, transfer or discharge
• Maintain assigned filing areas in correct filing order for easy retrieval and access of health records
• Assemble health records as a unit record; all prior admissions brought forward and filed under the new hospital admission number
• Deliver and retrieve health records within the hospital and copy health records as assigned
• Maintain a log of completed work and perform other audits and reviews related to health record functions

Minimum Qualifications

Either I: One year of California state service clerical experience which includes training and supervised work experience in the procurement and processing of health data.

Or II: Two years of clerical experience in the medical or health records section of a health facility. (Successful completion of an academic curriculum in medical records science in an accredited school may be substituted for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis.)

Eligibility & Examination

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as of the date this test is taken.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the exam: Health Record Technician I Exam Bulletin

Training and Development (T&D)

Individuals who are eligible for a T&D assignment may also be considered for this position. T&D assignments may be considered for current State employees. If you are a current State employee interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet the Minimum Qualifications; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying.

Work Location & Facility

Multiple positions available in Los Angeles County at DSH - Metropolitan State Hospital, located in Norwalk, CA.

Pay

$4,571.00 - $5,146.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.