Medical Records Assistant

Canyon Springs Post-Acute Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Continuing Education & Training Opport

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Canyon Springs Post Acute Care in San Jose, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Assistant (Interim) to support management of resident medical records and health information systems, ensuring HIPAA compliance. This full-time, 9-month assignment runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities include maintaining and filing records, retrieving charts, ensuring accuracy, assisting with admissions and discharges, and handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in medical records, healthcare admin, or skilled nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and medical record practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, and file resident medical records.
• Retrieve and distribute charts for authorized personnel.
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly indexed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, assessments, and resident documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Strong computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Medical Records Assistant (Interim) - Full-TimeCanyon Springs Post Acute is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Assistant to support the management of resident medical records and health information systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, state, and federal regulations.Pay: $20-$22/hourSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMDuration: 9 Months (position will be evaluated for continuation at the end of the assignment)ResponsibilitiesMaintain, organize, and file resident medical records.Retrieve and distribute charts and medical information for authorized personnel.Ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly indexed.Assist with admissions, discharges, assessments, and resident documentation.Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.Track and document authorized release of medical information.Answer inquiries and provide administrative support to the Medical Records Department.Attend required trainings and maintain departmental organization.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Previous medical records, healthcare administrative, or skilled nursing experience preferred.Knowledge of HIPAA and medical record practices preferred.Strong computer, organizational, and communication skills.Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Sick LeavePaid HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Continuing Education & Training OpportunitiesSupportive Team EnvironmentJoin our team and help ensure the accuracy, security, and integrity of resident health information while supporting quality resident care.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.