The Medical Records Technician is responsible for the maintenance, storage, and processing of all medical records and EHR data for both hospital and clinics. This involves performing a variety of clerical and technical duties associated with the management and oversight of medical records including, but not limited to: assembling, analysis, release of information, subpoena processing, scanning records, answering phones, completing birth certificates, data processing, collection and reconciliation in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements. Additional Patient Access training will be required, which includes, but is not limited to answering and directing incoming phone calls, directing patients who present to the hospital lobby and outpatient registration coverage. Must be able to work independently and have the ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with patients, the public and other PDH departments. 

We are located 1065 Bucks Lake Rd Quincy, CA 95971 

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 6 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 6 years of relevant experience

Compensation Range:

• $19.16 - $24.46 / hour 

Full-time

Experience: 

• Preferred: Experience in the medical field and familiarity with medical terminology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent reading and writing skills and good verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of and strict adherence to the hospital confidentiality policies.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the medical staff and hospital personnel.
• Typing, computer skills and 10-key preferred.
• Must be able to work well with others and work independently with minimal supervision.

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

• Maintains medical records operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Follows procedures for scanning documents, removes difficult to scan documents, and checks patient record for poor quality.
• Ensures scanning equipment is in optimal working condition. Scans documents, reviews images and verifies quality.
• Interviews mothers for birth certificate information and enters information into electronic birth certificate system. Sends completed birth certificates to county and processes fetal death certificates, responds to customer inquiries regarding certificates and updates supervisor on information.
• Completes and processes routine releases of information request from patients, patient representatives, insurance representatives, legal requests, physicians, hospitals, city, state and Federal health agencies.

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! Visit PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Careflight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Recruiter Name:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

Department Email:

nclawson@pdh.org

Department Location:

1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971