Medical Records Technician (Los Angeles, CA) 6657
About the Role
Advantmed is hiring enthusiastic Medical Records Technicians! This is a great "foot-in-the-door" position for those looking to be involved in the emerging Healthcare & Technology industry. At Advantmed, our mission is to improve the healthcare system by ensuring appropriate, quality care, and eliminating unnecessary costs. We are a privately held company founded in 2005, composed of over 1,800 seasoned professionals aligned by one common goal: to meet our clients' evolving needs with accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
Medical Records Technicians receive company-provided laptops and portable scanners to travel to various medical facilities and hospitals for scanning patient medical records.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a record system for patient information and gathering documents
- Use electronic systems to properly collect, organize, and manage data
- Ensure medical records are organized, accurate, and complete
- Create digital copies of paperwork and store records electronically
- File paperwork/reports quickly and accurately
- Ensure HIPAA standards are met
- Follow all confidentiality guidelines, rules, and procedures
- Interact with medical staff, healthcare providers, and other medical personnel
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- Have a car and active insurance in your name (candidates must provide registration documentation)
- Willing to drive up to 60-80 miles or more (round-trip)
- Internet access at home
- Basic PC and office equipment skills
- Applicants must be available from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm respective time zone to visit required facilities
Qualifications
- Previous work experience in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or medical office dealing with medical charts
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) / EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.
- Intermediate knowledge of medical chart structure, content, and medical terminologies
- Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook for documentation and communication
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot common issues with printers and scanners
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals
Pay
$18-$22 per hour or $3 per record, whichever is higher. Paid semi-monthly based on total hours worked or total records retrieved during the work period (whichever is higher).
Paid mileage, reimbursement for some travel expenses, $50 daily food allowance when traveling out of state, and paid flight + hotel + rental (if required).
Schedule
This is a part-time, seasonal position, with the potential for extension based on project requirements and needs.