Sr. HIM Technician

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Sr. HIM Technician for a full-time, day shift on-site role in Bakersfield, CA. The hospital emphasizes a world-class care environment with comprehensive health services and a rich regional context.

The role focuses on coordinating records availability, selecting incomplete records for delivery to surgery, and applying knowledge to diverse tasks while handling sensitive information in line with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Education: Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination preferred.
• Two years' healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews incomplete lists for discharge dates and researches problems to assure discharges are completed.
• Analyzes records of physicians and informs them of any missing items; updates facility lists and coordinates record completion.
• Pulls records, files incomplete and updated records; maintains, declutters and provides workspace and supplies as needed for physicians.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Bakersfield is looking for Sr. HIM Technician for Full-time, Day Shift. We are looking for great individual who can work onsite to our location in Bakersfield, CA. Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Coordinates records availability, selection of incomplete records for delivery to surgery, and other units as needed. Uses the system to analyze records; filing documents in workroom records; and for filing incomplete records in the workroom. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' healthcare experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Reviews incomplete lists for discharge dates and researches problems to assure discharges are completed. Answers the phone and greets customers. Assists employees in finding records in the workroom.
• Analyzes records of physicians and informs them of any missing items. Updates the facility list when records are complete and resolves problems. Processes and distributes letters for physicians’, working with all departments and staff to coordinate chart completion. Maintains accurate suspensions and record keeping of physician suspension processes.
• Pulls records, files incomplete and updated records back onto shelves. Files completed and updated records in the pre-file shelves for the master file. Assists physicians in complete records. Maintains, declutters, cleans a quiet space for the physician to work and ensures they have a workspace and supplies as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 68207

Job Category : Associate

Posting Date : 2026-08-24T22:58:46+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Locations : Bakersfield, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.45. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : HIM

Shift Length : 8 Hours