Medical Records Technician (San Diego, CA) - 6750

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. Advantmed is a privately held company founded in 2005 and composed of over 1,800 seasoned professionals aligned by one common goal: to meet our clients' evolving needs with accuracy, efficiency, and transparency. We would love to have you join our team of dedicated professionals!

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 their 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

Benefits

• Company‑provided laptops and portable scanners for travel to medical facilities and hospitals
• Paid mileage and reimbursement for some travel expenses
• $50 daily food allowance when traveling out of state
• Paid flight, hotel, and rental car if required

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).

Schedule

Part‑time, seasonal position with potential for extension based on project requirements; requires availability 08:00 am–05:00 pm and willingness to travel up to 60‑80 miles round‑trip to facilities.