Medical Records Assistant - Antelope Valley Care Center
Kern River Transitional Care
Onsite
High school diploma or ged required
Minimum 45 words per minute typing speed
Knowledge of medical terminology
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 by appropriate departments.
Staff must possess the ability to make independent decisions, deal tactfully with personnel and residents, and adhere to strict privacy rules regarding protected health information.
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
Proficiency in computer data retrieval
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Nice-to-have
Working knowledge of coding and indexing
Experience with legal aspects of health information