Health Information Management Clerk-26304607

County of San Diego•San Diego, CA

6d•$47,861•Onsite

About The Position

Health Information Management Clerks maintain the vital records and health information records of patients, residents, clients, and/or inmates in detention facilities, mental health facilities, skilled nursing facilities, acute care hospitals, clinics, public health departments, or doctor's offices. Health Information Management Clerks are responsible for maintaining automated and manual record systems including patient and disease indices, birth and death records, and admission and discharge records in accordance with Federal and State laws. The current opening is at the Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.

Requirements

Six (6) months of full-time experience maintaining medical records of inmates, residents, clients, or patients in a correctional or detentions facility, behavioral health facility, skilled nursing facility, acute care hospital, clinic, or doctor's office within the last two (2) years
Possession of a certificate, diploma, or other verifiable proof of completion of a Regional Occupational Program or other vocational educational program for Medical Records Clerk, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, or a closely related field within the last twelve (12) months
Completion of at least sixteen (16) units of coursework in the Health Information Technology program, and/or relevant coursework from an accredited U.S. community college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency within the last two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Maintain automated and manual record systems including patient and disease indices, birth and death records, and admission and discharge records in accordance with Federal and State laws.