MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN

Davita Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California seeks a Medical Records Technician to manage patient records with accuracy and efficiency. The role requires strong clerical skills, understanding of medical procedures, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. As part of a compassionate team, you'll help enhance the quality of care for individuals facing emotional and psychiatric challenges.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Challenging work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health facility/hospital preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• Ability to work successfully under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing internal and external reports needing filing.
• Ensure accurate retrieval and filing of permanent records.
• Perform assignments with minimal supervision.

Skills

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Filing skills

Knowledge of medical content

Strong communication skills

Collaborative skills

Effective reading skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Responsibilities

Medical Records Technician

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS,offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.

Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

The Medical Records Technician is responsible for processing all internal and external reports needing filing in the records; retrieval of permanent records; filing new records and re-filing continuing records, as well as any other duties assigned. All work is carried out in accordance with the department's approved policies and procedures.

As one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency required.

Experience: Experience working in a mental health facility/hospital preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

1) Must have basic clerical skills/training that include but not limited to computer skills, filing skills and fundamental knowledge of office procedures;

2) Must have basic knowledge of medical content and sequence;

3) Must be able to process work using both alphabetical and numerical filing systems;

4) Must be able to perform assignments with minimal supervision;

5) Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations;

6) Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions;

7) Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles;

8) Must be able to make independent and responsible decisions within current policies and procedures of the medical record dept.

9) Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;

10) Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion;

11) Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads an work assignments on a constant basis;

12) Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.

13) Must possess a valid California Drivers License in order to drive hospital vehicles or on hospital business.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.