Medical Records Tech II-Riverside (Full-Time)



Medical Records Tech II-Riverside (Full-Time)

Salary

$37,440.00 - $55,286.40 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

24-13488-06-AST

Department

RUHS-Medical Center

Opening Date

04/02/2025

Closing Date

4/6/2025 5:33 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION



The County of Riverside's Medical Records Department seeks to fill multiple Medical Records Technician II positions.

Under general supervision, abstracts and provides information from patient medical or mental health and vital records in response to authorized requests from agencies, hospitals, mortuaries, and individuals; assembles medical or mental health and vital records and evaluates them for completeness; works with professional medical personnel to ensure completeness and timeliness of entries in patient medical and vital records; performs other related duties as required.

The Medical Records Technician II is the first professional level classification in the Medical Records Technician series and reports to the Supervising Medical Records Technician. Incumbents are assigned duties that require routine abstracting of information from medical or mental health and vital records, or which require assembly, evaluation and quality control of patient medical/mental health and vital records.

Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment. 

The most competitive candidates will have the following experience for Scanning Department

  • Healthcare background & front office.

Other duties for the Scanning Department include but are not limited to the following:

  • Pick up discharge records from patient units.
  • Scan paper records and ensure files are stored in the designated area according to storage procedures.
  • Maintain and search computerized medical records.

The most competitive candidates will have the following experience for Release of Information Department:

  • Releasing court records.
  • Knowledge of regulations regarding mental health.
  • Knowing time frame of expectations of records.
  • Clerical front office.
  • Complete disability paperwork.

The most competitive candidates will have the following experience for Chart Analysis/Completion Department:

  • Know about joint commission requirements.
  • Familiar with analyzing charts.
  • History of acute care experience.

Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview.

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review patient's charts and abstract essential information requested such as history, findings, laboratory, X-ray results, surgeries, diagnoses, and date and hour of admission and treatments; compile statistics on patient data and prepare statistical reports; perform miscellaneous duties such as maintaining files, indexes, records systems, and checking documents.

• Maintain supply inventory.

• Register live births, deaths and fetal deaths; facilitate delivery of newborn screening tests.

• Communicate with parents, lawyers and other interested parties on the accuracy, completeness and availability of documents.

• Pull and research medical or mental health charts; complete a variety of forms, certificates and documents relating to entries in medical records.

• Accept subpoenas for medical or mental health records or information and prepare response; determine if requests for release of medical or mental health information are legal and verify the identity of the inquirer as needed.

• Verify invoices for state reimbursement for contracted medical services. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Recruiting Guidelines

OPTION IEducation: Completion of a course in medical terminology from an accredited college or university.Experience: Two years of clerical experience working in a medical or mental health records department/section of a hospital, healthcare setting, provider relations, or managed care performing duties which include patient statistics and patient records assembly and evaluation.OPTION IIEducation: Completion of training from a recognized occupational training program (which included medical terminology) as a medical assistant or a closely related field.Experience: Two years of clerical experience working in a medical or mental health records department/section of a hospital, healthcare setting, provider relations, or managed care performing duties which include patient statistics and patient records assembly and evaluation.OPTION IIIEducation: Completion of a course in medical terminology from an accredited college or university.Experience: One year equivalent to a Medical Records Technician I with Riverside County.OPTION IVEducation: Completion of training from a recognized occupational training program (which included medical terminology) as a medical assistant or a closely related field.Experience: One year equivalent to a Medical Records Technician I with Riverside County.ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Technical terminology used in the medical profession; standard medical nomenclature; laws, rules and regulations pertaining to medical records; standard clerical office procedures and machine usage.Ability to: Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions; review patient medical records and abstract requested medical information; learn and use the classification and indexing of medical case histories in patient's medical records; perform general clerical work and quickly learn specific office procedures and methods; spell correctly, use excellent oral and written communication skills and make accurate arithmetical computations; effectively work with the public and professional medical personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPT(S), LICENSE(S), AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S) BEFORE SUBMITTING THEIR APPLICATION. 

For additional information or questions regarding this recruitment, contact Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org.




SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This classification's rate of pay will be set in accordance with California Senate Bill 525 requirements for applicable departments.



 

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
Have you completed a course in medical terminology from an accredited college or university?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Have you completed a course in medical terminology from an accredited college or completed training from a recognized occupational training program (which included medical terminology) as a medical assistant, medical transcriptionist, or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
03
How many years of work experience do you have equivalent to a Medical Records Technician I with Riverside County?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more
04
How many years of clerical experience do you have working in a medical or mental health records department/section of a hospital, health care setting, provider relations, or managed care performing duties that include patient statistics and patient records assembly and evaluation?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
05
Have you completed a training program from a recognized occupational training program (which included medical terminology) as a medical assistant or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
06
What is your Spanish bilingual level?
  • I am not bilingual in Spanish
  • I speak Spanish, but cannot read or write
  • I can speak, read, and write in Spanish
07
What is your knowledge level of medical terminology?
  • Basic, I have a basic understanding.
  • I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
  • Intermediate, I have sufficient understanding and have applied this knowledge on the job.
  • Advanced, I have a full understanding and a great deal of applied working experience.
08
Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System (RUHS)?
  • Yes
  • No
09
I understand that this is a full time position.
  • Yes
  • No
10
How many years of experience do you have organizing, sorting, and scanning incoming patients health information?
  • None
  • 6 months
  • 1 to 1 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 5 years or more
11
How many years of experience do you have working in a medical office setting?
  • None
  • 6 months
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 5 years or more
12
How many years of experience do you have working in an acute care hospital setting?
  • None
  • 6 months
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 5 years or more
13
I understand that if I am selected, I must provide current references with accurate contact information.
  • Yes
  • No
14
Are you able to work weekends and holidays as part of your work schedule?
  • Yes
  • No
15
How many years of experience do you have working in a front office in a healthcare facility?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 years or more
16
How many years of experience do you have releasing court records?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 years or more
17
How many years of experience do you have working in a mental health facility?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 years or more
18
What is your level of experience with joint commission requirements?
  • No experience
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
19
How many years of experience do you have completing disability paperwork?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 years or more
20
How many years of experience do you have analyzing charts?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 years or more

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500