Medical Records Specialist - HIPAA-Savvy & Precise

Crystal Ridge Care Center; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Ridge Care Center is seeking a detail‑oriented Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident charts and health information systems. You will organize, index, and securely file records, both manually and electronically, while ensuring accuracy and privacy under current guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, typing 45 wpm, and knowledge of medical terminology. On‑the‑job training is provided, with potential for growth within health information management.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and health information concepts.
• Familiarity with medical record systems and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain resident medical records in accordance with laws and facility policy.
• Index, file, and retrieve charts manually or electronically as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and privacy of health information per HIPAA and OBRA guidelines.
• Assist coordinators with scheduling Assessments and data entry tasks.
• Prepare reports and correspondences for physicians and other staff.
• Audit records for completeness and proper coding before filing.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Health information systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Crystal Ridge Care Center is seeking a detail‑oriented Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident charts and health information systems. You will organize, index, and securely file records, both manually and electronically, while ensuring accuracy and privacy under current guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, typing 45 wpm, and knowledge of medical terminology. On‑the‑job training is provided, with potential for growth within health information management.