Medical Records Assistant

Gilroy-Healthcare-Center; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Discount programs

Job summary

Gilroy Healthcare Center in Gilroy, California seeks a Medical Records Assistant to help maintain patient records and health information systems in compliance with federal and state laws. You will perform clerical tasks, protect patient information, and support the Medical Records team.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, basic office experience, strong communication, and familiarity with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months office experience or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful; experience with medical records preferred.
• Strong computer and typing skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, calm and friendly demeanor in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of PCC (Point Click Care) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle clerical tasks: answering phones, filing, scheduling, and documentation.
• Assist Director of Medical Records/Administrator as needed.
• Retrieve, review, protect, and provide patient/resident records.
• Follow up on incomplete records and route corrections.
• Respond to requests for medical records accurately and timely.
• Assemble, collect and edit medical records as required.
• Maintain a record of information released from charts/records.
• Track and store active and inactive records per policy.
• Protect files per HIPAA standards.
• Assist in recording and reporting incidents/accidents.

Skills

Typing

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Professional image

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PCC (Point Click Care)

Job description

Medical Records Assistant-

Position Summary:

Assists in maintaining patient/resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state laws, regulations and company policies.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 months office experience or preferably Healthcare/hospital environment with general knowledge of how to collect and protect patient information
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and/or medical record experience preferred
• Proven computer and typing skills
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) skills
• Presents a professional/positive image and can remain kind, calm and professional in all work related or stressful situations
• Knowledge of Point Click Care (PCC) preferred

Responsibilities:

• Clerical responsibilities including answering phones, setting up files, scheduling, documenting, etc.
• Assists the Director of Medical Records and/or Administrator as directed
• Retrieves, reviews, protects and provides patient/resident records
• Follows up with incomplete records, returning to appropriate department for corrections
• Responds to requests for medical records ensuring they are accurate and on time
• Assembles, collects and edits medical records as needed
• Maintains a record of authorized information released from charts/records
• Tracks and stores active and inactive medical records in accordance with company policy
• Protects files in accordance with HIPAA standards
• Assists in recording/filing/reporting on all incidents/accidents

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

Gilroy Healthcare Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Gilroy, California. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.