Medical Records Tech II - HIPAA & Chart Expert

Oroville Hospital; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oroville Hospital in Oroville, California seeks a Health Information Technician II for a temporary, full-time role in Health Information Management. Under general supervision, you will file reports, assemble and manage medical records, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

The position requires one year of secretarial experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and valid driver's license; duties include scanning, copying, releasing information, and supporting physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year secretarial or stenographic experience with knowledge of filing procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, physicians and the general public.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• File late laboratory, radiology, EKG reports and records by physicians and other health professionals daily.
• File completed charts in terminal digit order with updated year band and most current volume last.
• Analyze records for deficiencies per state and federal requirements; tag and enter deficiencies in hospital software.
• Complete scanning of medical record documents and ensure all documents are complete.
• Photocopy, fax, and mail designated medical record reports to community providers at discharge.
• Pull and prepare medical records for requests; deliver to physicians and staff as requested.
• Verify and remove deficiencies when charts are completed; ensure accurate listing.
• Perform weekly reanalysis of discharged records; manage deficiencies and locations.
• Assist with HIPAA privacy practices and release of information tasks for patient access and disclosures.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Filing procedures

Ability to follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Oroville Hospital in Oroville, California seeks a Health Information Technician II for a temporary, full-time role in Health Information Management. Under general supervision, you will file reports, assemble and manage medical records, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

The position requires one year of secretarial experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and valid driver's license; duties include scanning, copying, releasing information, and supporting physicians and staff.