Medical Records Technician — Coding, Analysis & Training

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking a 2112 Medical Records Technician to analyze, code, and manage medical records for city facilities. The role supports research projects, ensures compliance, and mentors clerical staff in a high-volume environment.

The position requires RHIT certification (RHIA may substitute) and involves liaison work with healthcare providers, coding, and records production in an onsite setting at City facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year in last 5 performing abstraction, coding, or release of medical information.
• RHIT certification required; RHIA certification may substitute for RHIT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and mentoring clerical personnel; monitor workflow in the Medical Records Department.
• Serve as liaison with doctors, nurses, and staff to provide timely medical records information.
• Analyze medical record deficiencies per JCAHO/Title 22; ensure complete legal documentation.
• Manage complex eFaxes workflow and coding using ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS/CPT in EHR systems.
• Prepare records for court when required and advise on records handling.

Skills

Medical records knowledge

Education

RHIT certification

RHIA substitution allowed

Tools

Encoder software

Electronic Health Records

Job description

City and County of San Francisco is seeking a 2112 Medical Records Technician to analyze, code, and manage medical records for city facilities. The role supports research projects, ensures compliance, and mentors clerical staff in a high-volume environment.

The position requires RHIT certification (RHIA may substitute) and involves liaison work with healthcare providers, coding, and records production in an onsite setting at City facilities.