Health Information Specialist

Antelope Valley Care Center; Lancaster (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Antelope Valley Care Center is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in compliance with federal/state guidelines and facility policies. You will file, retrieve, index, and abstract records, assist the MDS Coordinator, and ensure records are complete and properly stored with strict privacy controls.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, fast typing (45 wpm), knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency with computers.

Formación

• Requires high school diploma or GED; on-the-job training provided.
• Typing 45 wpm with dictation equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and health information laws.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and follow work schedules and policies.
• Organize and direct the medical records department.
• Maintain and file resident medical charts and records.
• Retrieve resident records and file nurses' notes, assessments, and reports.
• Index and file records; abstract information for insurance and government programs.
• Assist in coordinating MDS assessments per OBRA guidelines.
• Ensure records are complete and properly filed; secure information releases.
• Answer inquiries about medical records and prepare correspondence.

Conocimientos

High attention to detail

Typing speed 45 wpm

Dictation equipment

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Legal aspects of health information

Coding & indexing

Computers & data retrieval

English language proficiency

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Antelope Valley Care Center is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in compliance with federal/state guidelines and facility policies. You will file, retrieve, index, and abstract records, assist the MDS Coordinator, and ensure records are complete and properly stored with strict privacy controls.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, fast typing (45 wpm), knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency with computers.