MEDICAL RECORD TECHNICIAN (TEMPORARY)

CHINATOWN SERVICE CENTER; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinatown Service Center is seeking a Medical Records Technician in Pasadena, CA to manage and organize patient health information and ensure accurate record-keeping for insurance billing and healthcare administration.

The role requires at least one year of healthcare records experience, strong computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and adherence to HIPAA confidentiality rules. Candidates must be adaptable in a fast-paced environment and capable of working in a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in a healthcare setting handling medical/health records.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software programs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA confidentiality regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of health records functions.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi-language environment and assist translation if needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage patients' health information data.
• Maintain electronic health records (EHR) databases.
• Verify accuracy and accessibility of files.
• Ensure all files are secure.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, fluid environment and be flexible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

HIPAA knowledge

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Tools

EHR software

Job description

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FULLTEMP Pasadena, CA, US

Job purpose

The Medical Records Technician will be responsible for accurately transcribing and organizing patients' medical histories, symptoms and diagnoses, as well as categorizing treatments and procedures for insurance billing. This position primarily involves administrative tasks such as record keeping in a medical office setting.

Duties and responsibilities

• Organize and manage patients' health information data.
• Maintain electronic health records (EHR) databases.
• Verify accuracy and accessibility of files.
• Ensure all files are secure.
• Must perform assigned duties in a fast paced, fluid environment. Adaptability and flexibility are required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in healthcare setting as medical record clerk, unity secretary, or similar position where the processing of medical/health records was part of the daily responsibilities.
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills and be comfortable learning new software programs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and of regulations on the confidentiality of medical records (HIPAA).
• Thorough knowledge of health records functions.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-language environment and be able to work thorough translation services if not fluent in a language the resident understands.