What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Technician position at Calaveras, County of (CA)?
JOB
Under general supervision, performs medical/psychiatric clerical office support and records maintenance assignments for Behavioral Health Services, supporting both the Mental Health and Substance Use Programs.; schedules patients and maintains appointment information for medical staff; greets clients; de-escalates difficult phone and clinic client interactions; prepare, scan and maintains a variety of medical records and correspondence into the electronic health record; maintains records of patient care; and performs related duties as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSIncumbents perform a broad range of specialized and complex medical/psychiatric clerical office support and records maintenance assignments with considerable independence and initiative. They are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures of the Department and/or program where assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs a variety of clerical duties with minimum guidance and supervision involving the maintenance of permanent, legal and accurate records of patients medical care; Interprets, applies and ensures that the laws, rules, and regulations concerning record maintenance are upheld; Updates and maintains client medical records and information; Provides administrative assistance to professional staff in the preparation of medical/psychiatric and substance use records, reports and correspondence, assuring that all intake/assessment/clinic notes are complete and signed by appropriate professional staff;Performs technical data entry of medical information into electronic health record; Audits doctor’s schedule to ensure accuracy of service plan, medication, and clients’ personal information; Takes and delivers messages, serves as receptionist, greets and directs visitors and calls;Schedules patients for medical staff and maintains appointment schedules; Assists patients in the financial application process of qualifying for services;Performs routine clerical duties in the data collection of financial records, receives, processes and files various financial and clinical documents, may handle money transactions, performs specialized assignments, coding client files in accordance with established protocols and record systems procedures; Completes statistical and other information required to open and close cases;Obtains and records required monthly statistics; Works with other health care providers and agencies concerning patient care records and information; Within established guidelines, releases information to authorized persons;Responds to inquiries by providing information and referring calls;Determines the urgency of the calls; Performs related duties and special projects as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Under general supervision, performs medical/psychiatric clerical office support and records maintenance assignments for Behavioral Health Services, supporting both the Mental Health and Substance Use Programs.; schedules patients and maintains appointment information for medical staff; greets clients; de-escalates difficult phone and clinic client interactions; prepare, scan and maintains a variety of medical records and correspondence into the electronic health record; maintains records of patient care; and performs related duties as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSIncumbents perform a broad range of specialized and complex medical/psychiatric clerical office support and records maintenance assignments with considerable independence and initiative. They are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures of the Department and/or program where assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs a variety of clerical duties with minimum guidance and supervision involving the maintenance of permanent, legal and accurate records of patients medical care; Interprets, applies and ensures that the laws, rules, and regulations concerning record maintenance are upheld; Updates and maintains client medical records and information; Provides administrative assistance to professional staff in the preparation of medical/psychiatric and substance use records, reports and correspondence, assuring that all intake/assessment/clinic notes are complete and signed by appropriate professional staff;Performs technical data entry of medical information into electronic health record; Audits doctor’s schedule to ensure accuracy of service plan, medication, and clients’ personal information; Takes and delivers messages, serves as receptionist, greets and directs visitors and calls;Schedules patients for medical staff and maintains appointment schedules; Assists patients in the financial application process of qualifying for services;Performs routine clerical duties in the data collection of financial records, receives, processes and files various financial and clinical documents, may handle money transactions, performs specialized assignments, coding client files in accordance with established protocols and record systems procedures; Completes statistical and other information required to open and close cases;Obtains and records required monthly statistics; Works with other health care providers and agencies concerning patient care records and information; Within established guidelines, releases information to authorized persons;Responds to inquiries by providing information and referring calls;Determines the urgency of the calls; Performs related duties and special projects as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
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