Medical Records Assistant
VASONA CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER · Los Gatos, CA · 2 days ago
Healthcare$18–$22/hrFull-time
About the role
Vasona Creek Healthcare is hiring a full-time Medical Records Assistant. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and reliable professional to manage patient health information while ensuring strict legal and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Organize, maintain, and accurately update digital and physical patient medical records.
- Safeguard patient confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
- Efficiently process authorized requests for medical records from patients, physicians, and insurance companies.
- Audit charts routinely to ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation by clinical staff.
- Perform scanning, indexing, and filing of documents into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required (Associate's degree in Health Information Technology preferred).
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in medical records, health administration, or a similar clinical front-office setting.
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and standard record-keeping practices.
- Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and excellent verbal communication.
Pay & schedule
- Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour, based on experience
- Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
- Retirement savings match options.
- Career advancement opportunities within our expanding healthcare network.