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Job Description
The Position
Bargaining Unit: Local 2700 - Health Services Unit
TRANSFER/BID OPPORTUNITY-CURRENT CONTRA COSTA EMPLOYEES ONLY-
The Health Services Department has an opening for (1) Medical Records Technician position in the Health Services/HIM Division.
Job details are listed below:
Hiring Manager:
Amber Hanawalt, Clerical Supervisor
Position Number:
9496
Primary Worksite Address: Antioch Health Center 2335 Country Hills Dr. Antioch
Position Type:
Perm
Division: Health Services/HIM
Bilingual (Language):
Shift/Hours: Day M-F 7:30am-4:00pm
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Required to Travel:
Yes
Position Assignment/Duties:
A Medial Records Technician duties include but not limited to Reviewing medical records for documentation on billing issues (patient accounting) Assisting physicians in the completion of disability, Worker’s Compensation, and all other forms. Assisting physicians with correspondence for subpoena and legal matters. Answering questions from health care providers and the public requesting information related to the processing of medical record information, patient access and privacy and security of protected health information. Processing subpoenas, attorney requests, court orders, search warrants and other legally required requests and appeals relative to the release of medical and billing information. Assists in the training of new employees and may provide input to supervisor on clerical staff performance evaluations. May assist the liaison between the Health Services Department and the State Health Department with the registration of vital statistics documents. May assist physicians with completion of death certificates including, contact with mortuaries, Coroner’s Office, Social Service, and patient families. Enters, scans, indexes and screens data in various computer systems. Some positions may be required to drive to transport patient medical records between job sites and provide on-site coverage to health centers and the hospital. Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers.
Minimum Qualifications
License: A valid California Driver's License may be required for some positions. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time or its equivalent experience performing clerical duties in a medical records work unit.
Substitution: Graduation from an educational program for Medical Record Technicians, Medical Records Administrators, Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator, approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or, successful completion of the AHIMA correspondence course for medical records personnel may be substituted for one year of the required clerical experience.
Selection Process
All eligible Current Contra Costa County employees that are full-time, part-time or permanent-intermittent employees in the classification specified (and level of deep class if applicable) who meet the Minimum Qualifications, have been in their current position for six (6) months or more and are not on probation status may bid as per the Local 2700 MOU.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Contra Costa County Human Resources Department
Show moreThe County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat.
Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state.
The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails.
Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses.
Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life.
Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value:
- Clients and communities
- Accountability
- Partnerships
- Fiscal prudence
- Quality Services
- Organizational excellence
Featured Image by My Nguyen- Miller Knox Regional Shoreline (2019)
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