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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

The Office Technician (Typing) will be directed by the Health Information Management Director and/or Health Record Technician III in the Health Information Management Department (HIMD) at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Provide clerical assistance to the Associate Governmental Program Analyst and Staff Services Analysts responsible for release of information processing.
• Communicate/coordinate delivery of medical records request and assure a timely response.
• Photocopy records requested by outside providers, including but not limited to, Department of Justice, Board of Parole, State Boards, DSH-Sacramento, and former patient requests.
• The ability to physically travel to/from all Nursing Units in the secured area of the hospital including climbing stairs; the ability to regularly walk long distances; the ability to carry/transport medical record binders with a weight of 10-15 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate an electrical cart.
• Coordinates the work of the Hospital Documentation Management Committee for the purpose of monitoring, maintaining, and administering a systematic paperwork management process to control form standards and to meet requirements and statutes.
• Coordinates the work of the Hospital Documentation Management Committee for the purpose of monitoring, maintaining, and administering a systematic paperwork management process to control form standards and to meet requirements and statutes.
• Serve as the HIMD Safety Coordinator and Designated as the department’s Technology Services Account Manager.
• Serve as the back-up to the HIMD Training Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Either 1: One year of experience in California state service performing clerical duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of an Office Assistant, Range B.

Or

2: Experience: Two years of experience in typing and clerical work. [Academic education above the twelfth grade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience on the basis of either (a) one year of general education being equivalent to three months of experience; or (b) one year of education of a business or commercial nature being equivalent to six months of experience. Students who are enrolled in the last semester or its equivalent of course work, which upon completion will fulfill these requirements, will be admitted to the examination, but they must submit evidence of completion before they can be considered for appointment.]

Must be able to type 40 WPM. Must provide a valid typing certificate with a minimum speed of 40 WPM. Typing tests for certification must be 5 minutes in length and proctored either virtually or in person.

The hiring process consists of 3 steps:
1. Create an account Log on to www.jobs.ca.gov
2. Take and pass the exam https://www.jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/4PB24.PDF 3. Apply for the vacancy https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=435125

We offer:
Competitive salaries
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options Upward mobility opportunities

Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html

For more information, please contact DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (805) 468-3660.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,609.00 - $4,518.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person