Medical Records Assistant Full-Time

PACS

4d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Records Assistant – Full Time Kern River Transitional Care Center – Bakersfield, CA Starting Wage: $20/hour Join Our Team at Kern River Transitional Care Center! Kern River Transitional Care Center is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Medical Records Assistant to support our health information department. This role is essential in maintaining accurate resident records, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines, and supporting facility operations. If you are organized, motivated, and passionate about accuracy and confidentiality, we want to meet you. General Purpose Maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with federal and state regulations, OBRA guidelines, and facility policies, including all privacy and HIPAA standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to type at least 45 WPM; dictation equipment experience preferred
Working knowledge of medical terminology required
Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, coding, and indexing preferred (on-the-job training provided)
Strong computer skills; ability to perform data input and retrieval
Ability to read and understand technical procedures
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 25 lbs
Must be able to handle emotional stress and interact professionally with residents, families, and staff
May require assisting in evacuations during emergencies
Requires adequate vision/hearing or prosthetics to perform duties

Nice To Haves

Ability to type at least 45 WPM; dictation equipment experience preferred
Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, coding, and indexing preferred (on-the-job training provided)

Responsibilities

Receive and follow work schedules and instructions from supervisor
Organize, maintain, and file resident medical records, charts, assessments, progress notes, lab reports, x-rays, and correspondence
Retrieve records manually/electronically and deliver as needed
Assemble, check, and file charts for completeness
Ensure incomplete records are returned to appropriate staff for correction
Assist in scheduling MDS assessments in accordance with OBRA guidelines
Maintain logs and registries for admissions, discharges, and information requests
Maintain documentation of authorized information releases
Transcribe and type physician reports as needed
Assist in organizing daily operations of the medical records department
Support the Medical Records/Health Information Consultant as needed
Prepare reports and compile information for committees
Answer inquiries related to medical records and prepare written correspondence
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and report suspected violations
Ensure charts leaving the department are signed out and returned appropriately
Follow all HIPAA, privacy, and facility information security guidelines
Report unauthorized access attempts immediately
Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure records are stored properly
Report equipment issues and ensure supplies are stocked
Adhere to safety protocols and report hazardous conditions