Outpatient Medical Records Technician - Mental Health 646

LC0646-San Bernardino FSP/ICM•San Bernardino, CA

About The Position

The Medical Records Technician maintains, stores, and processes medical records and electronic health record (EHR) data. The role performs clerical and technical duties for the management and oversight of a program’s medical records, including assembling records, analysis, release of information, data processing, collection, reconciliation, and report preparation in accordance with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements for mental health care. The position requires working independently and communicating verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public, physicians, and staff. This role is with San Bernardino ACT (Assertive Community Treatment), a community-based program serving adults with serious mental illness in San Bernardino County. The scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The expected starting wage is $23.00 per hour; geographic differentials apply, and starting pay may reflect relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

One of the following qualification pathways: one year of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting and RHIT or RHIA credential through AHIMA; two years of such experience and completion of an approved Health Information/Medical Record Certificate Program; or three years of EHR or paper medical-record-system management experience in an outpatient or community-based healthcare program.
Working knowledge of managing a hybrid medical-record system.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, survey processes, accreditation standards, and psychiatric requirements.
Knowledge and application of ICD-10-CM and DSMV coding systems.
Knowledge of documentation and legal issues concerning HIPAA, PHI, and other health information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Sensitivity to multicultural populations and issues.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and County representatives.
Ability to read, write, and speak English, and willingness to work with mentally impaired adults.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must obtain CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications by the employment date or within 60 days after employment, and maintain current certifications.
Valid and current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver; willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
Must successfully complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step tuberculosis PPD test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Caminar, Avatar, or Anasazi EHR systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain, store, and process medical records and EHR data.
Perform medical-record management duties, including assembling records, analysis, release of information, data processing, collection, reconciliation, and report preparation.
Follow applicable medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate with clients, family members, the public, physicians, staff, and County representatives.
Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings as needed; weekly mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate.

Benefits

Paid time off accrued each pay period for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
Nine paid holidays.
Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for weekend AM shifts, 11% for weekend PM shifts, and 15% for weekend NOC shifts.
Free continuing education units (CEUs).
Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
Coaching and mentorship.
Online university tuition discount and company scholarships.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for use of a personal vehicle for meetings.