Medical Records Specialist (RHIT/RHIA Eligible)

SAN-Francisco-Department-of-Public-Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Department of Public Health seeks a 2112 Medical Records Technician to support the City’s hospitals and clinics by analyzing, coding, and compiling medical records for research and billing purposes. The role is permanent civil service and based in San Francisco, with full-time hours.

This position requires RHIT certification or RHIA substitution, with related training and certification expectations outlined in the recruitment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience within the last five years performing abstraction, coding, or release of medical information.
• Possession of RHIT certification; RHIA certification may substitute for the required experience and RHIT certification.
• Trauma Registrar: AAAM AIS course, trauma registry course, and ICD-10 course within 12 months of hire.
• Cancer Registrar: valid CTR credential within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in training and mentoring clerical staff and leads medical records clerical work.
• Serves as liaison with doctors, nurses and requestors to provide timely medical records information.
• Analyzes medical record deficiencies to ensure complete, compliant documents.
• Manages complex electronic fax workflow and coding using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT when required.

Education

RHIT certification

RHIA substitution

Job description

The San Francisco Department of Public Health seeks a 2112 Medical Records Technician to support the City’s hospitals and clinics by analyzing, coding, and compiling medical records for research and billing purposes. The role is permanent civil service and based in San Francisco, with full-time hours.

This position requires RHIT certification or RHIA substitution, with related training and certification expectations outlined in the recruitment.