What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk/Birth Records Clerk, Full Time, Days position at Adventist Health?
Location Description:
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Position Summary:
Processes admission and discharge records for inpatients, outpatients and Emergency Room visits. Facilitates timely completion of records and processes release of information, birth records as directed. Assists with the suspension process from the EPF system. Performs analysis of daily discharge records for inatpatients and outpatients. Prepares charts for scanning and participates in the scanning and indexing of records for inpatients, outpatients and Emergency Room visits. Processes transcribed reports from dictation system. Resolves duplicate medical records.
Knowledge & Skills:
Required Training/Education/Experience/Certification:
- High School or Equivalent
Computer experience preferred. Basic knowledge of medical record functions preferred. Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are necessary. Must be fluent in spoken and written English. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
