MDS & Medical Records Assistant

PACS Group; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in West Chatsworth, CA seeks an organized Medical Records Clerk to manage resident charts, file and index records, and support the records department. You will collect, assemble, and file charts, transcribe and type reports for physicians, and coordinate with departments to ensure accurate, complete records in compliance with privacy rules.

The role requires verifying records, handling sensitive information, and maintaining secure access to patient data while assisting in scheduling

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute and use dictation equipment.
• A working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding, indexing, etc., preferred but not required.
• On the job training provided in medical record and health information system procedures.
• Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology.
• Be knowledgeable in computers, data retrieval, input and output functions, etc.
• Language: must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow work schedule and instructions from supervisor and follow established policies.
• Assist in organizing, planning and directing the medical records department.
• Maintain minutes of meetings and file documents as necessary.
• Retrieve resident records (manual/electronic) and file active/inactive records per policy.
• Index medical records as directed and ensure proper filing/archiving.
• Assist in scheduling assessments and ensure OBRA guidelines are followed.
• Ensure records are complete, properly signed, and do not leave the records room unauthorized.
• Prepare written correspondence and answer telephone inquiries about medical records.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dictation equipment

Medical records software

Job description

PACS Group in West Chatsworth, CA seeks an organized Medical Records Clerk to manage resident charts, file and index records, and support the records department. You will collect, assemble, and file charts, transcribe and type reports for physicians, and coordinate with departments to ensure accurate, complete records in compliance with privacy rules.

The role requires verifying records, handling sensitive information, and maintaining secure access to patient data while assisting in scheduling