Health Information Records Clerk

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center in; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in a hospital setting. The role requires typing at least 45 words per minute, strong knowledge of medical terminology, and accuracy in filing, indexing and retrieving records.

Responsibilities include following schedules, ensuring privacy under HIPAA, and supporting various administrative tasks within the medical records department.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute and use dictation equipment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology; coding and indexing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain resident medical records and health information systems.
• Receive and follow work schedules and policies.
• File, index and assemble charts; retrieve records on request by approved personnel.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Participate in the orderly operation of the medical records department.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dictation equipment

Job description

PACS is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in a hospital setting. The role requires typing at least 45 words per minute, strong knowledge of medical terminology, and accuracy in filing, indexing and retrieving records.

Responsibilities include following schedules, ensuring privacy under HIPAA, and supporting various administrative tasks within the medical records department.