Medical Records Assistant - Antelope Valley Care Center
Salinas Valley Post Acute
Antelope Valley, CA, US
Onsite
High school diploma or ged required
Minimum 45 words per minute typing speed
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
The primary purpose of this position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in strict accordance with current federal and state guidelines
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in strict accordance with current federal and state guidelines.
Employees are responsible for retrieving, assembling, checking, and filing resident charts while ensuring incomplete records are corrected before final storage.
The role requires abstracting information from records for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA while adhering to strict privacy rules and reporting any suspected fraud.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in strict accordance with current federal and state guidelines.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 45 words per minute typing speed
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Proficiency in computer data retrieval and input
Ability to lift and move 25 pounds
Nice-to-have
Working knowledge of coding and indexing preferred
Experience with legal aspects of health information
Ability to work harmoniously with diverse personnel
Tactful communication with residents and families
Willingness to incorporate new methods into practices