Medical Records Tech

Vista Community Clinic; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic is seeking a dedicated clerical support staff member to join their team in Vista, California. The role involves preparing and filing medical records, compiling data for reports, and assisting compliance officers with audits. Candidates should have at least one year of general office experience and be bilingual in English and Spanish.

We offer competitive compensation starting at $21.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits. Join us in making a difference in the community by providing caring and efficient healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year general office experience.
• Minimum one year community clinic experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of health records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions including preparing and filing into medical charts.
• Provide technical support for users within clinic system.
• Assist Compliance officers with preparing for audits.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience with Microsoft Office products

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

For eligible employees, benefits include: Competitive compensation & benefits, Medical, dental, vision, Company-paid life insurance, Flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.


• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.


• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.


• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of clerical functions including preparing and filing electronically into medical charts, compiling data for reports and preparing standard forms. Assist Compliance officers with preparing for audits. Provide technical support for users within clinic system for scanning procedures.

• Review paperwork for completeness prior to scanning


• Assist in the managing of documents as they apply to interfaces set up with outside entities (i.e. TCMC,HIE, etc)


• Forward medical record releases in a timely fashion to third party for release of information


• Ensure medical record release forms are obtained and accurately completed

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school graduate or equivalent


• Minimum one year general office experience


• Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred skills/knowledge/Abilities

• Minimum one year community clinic experience


• Minimum of one year of health records experience

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology


• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Rate

• $21.00 - $22.00 Depending On Experience