Assistant Medical Records Tech – Health Information – F/T Days

Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Health Information

UC Title: MED RCDS TCHN AST

Position Number: 40867639

Reports to: Health Information Mgt Mgr 1

Working Title: Asst Medical Records Tech

Cost Center: Health Information (428701) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 1/17/2024

Job Code: 009267

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

 

 

Position Summary: 

Incumbent ensures scanned images meet quality control standards before releasing records in the electronic medical record system. Assures documentation is properly indexed according to document management system guidelines, and is properly linked to patient and episode.

 

 

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

 

Salary Range: 

 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $21.72                  Midpoint              $24.37               Maximum $27.02

 

 

Required Qualifications:

 

 

Ability to perform job functions and make task-related decisions without direct supervision

Must maintain work product accuracy standards of 95% or better

Must work in accordance with HIPAA

Good eye-hand coordination to be able to page through stacks of paper and quickly observe misfiles

Computer operating skills to include login and logoff, opening, closing, saving and copying files and printing documents

Good communication skills to articulate performance improvement opportunities and work with others to improve quality outcomes

Good attention to detail to be able to accurately review scanned images for quality control criteria

Ability to independently problem solve and apply sound reasoning to new and/or non-routine situations

Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time without impacting productivity and accuracy

Prior experience working in an acute care hospital medical record department

Experience with a computerized medical record application

Ability to learn to calibrate and maintain scanning equipment and to troubleshoot equipment problems at a second tier level

Good keyboard skills with ability to accurately transfer information from eye to keyboard without transposing information

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge of medical terminology

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

 

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Share:

mail

+1 on Google
Tweet
Share on Facebook
Share on LinkedIn

Apply for this Job