HIM Clerk

Desert Care Network; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Career Development

HSAs/FSAs

EAP

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Full-Time Medical Records Clerk to maintain accurate patient records and respond to clinicians’ information needs. Under HIM management, you will retrieve, file and organize confidential documentation across the center and external facilities.

Join Desert Regional Medical Center to support patient care with strong attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and teamwork in a community-focused hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Maintains accurate medical records and files documents promptly.
• Responds to clinicians' requests for medical information.
• Prior experience in a medical records environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and retrieve confidential patient medical records.
• File and organize diagnostic and therapeutic reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Windows OS

Job description

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Under the guidance of the Manager HIM, is responsible for providing and maintaining accurate medical records by retrieving and retaining confidential patient medical information generated throughout the center and external facilities. Filing of loose diagnostic and therapeutic reports onto the patient’s medical record in an expeditious manner to assure patient quality care and risk prevention. Respond to clinician and allied health care provider’s medical information needs by supplying required medical information.

These services further the vision of Desert Regional Medical Center to create unique environments, where patients, their families, doctors and staff come together to achieve longer and better lives in the fight against cancer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Complies with regulatory requirements (i.e. TJC) appropriate for position.
• Good working knowledge of medical record principles
• Previous clerical or office experience. Previous Medical Records Dept. experience preferred.
• Previous experience with the use of computers in a Windows environment with MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and self direct
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with center’s personnel.

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

, $25.00 - $28.36 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

• High School Diploma or GED
• Complies with regulatory requirements (i.e. TJC) appropriate for position.
• Good working knowledge of medical record principles
• Previous clerical or office experience. Previous Medical Records Dept. experience preferred.
• Previous experience with the use of computers in a Windows environment with MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and self direct
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with center’s personnel.