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The Butte County Department of Behavioral Health is currently recruiting for an extra-help Medical Records Technician. This positions will work variable hours Monday-Friday, and will be expected to fill in at various locations throughout the Department. Hourly pay is $13.68 per hour. Qualified candidates for this position will have the following knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of file and records management.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and other county employees.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software.
Essential functions of the job include:
Performs front desk reception duties; answers phones and directs calls to appropriate department; schedules appointments; checks in clients; cancels and reschedules appointments.
Prepares, reviews and maintains medical charts and records for a variety of programs; coordinates medical release of records in accordance with established laws, rules and regulations regarding confidentiality.
Maintains manual and electronic filing system; files client charts, immunization records and other medical documents; enters information into computer; maintains tracking system for repayments, enrollments and assessment fees.
Coordinates payment for medical services; maintains cash drawer; receives fees; provides receipts.
Receives and processes referrals; checks and verifies medical status;
Provides information and assistance to customers, the public and others; collects, obtains and updates legal documentation; works with patients and patient family members as required.
Provides a variety of clerical and office assistance; types medical transcription; distributes memoranda, letters and other correspondence; distributes and processes in-coming mail.
Inventories supplies and materials; tracks, orders, maintains and distributes supplies.
Adheres to the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent certificate and one (1) year experience in medical records or other clerical records management and administration. A Medical Terminology Certificate from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the one year of experience.
A State of California driver's license may be required.
Please submit the Butte County Extra Help application to: Butte County Behavioral Health Department, 3217 Cohasset Rd., Chico, CA 95973, attn.: Geoff Davis. The extra help application can be accessed at: http://www.buttecounty.net/Portals/17/Employment/ExtraHelpApp.pdf .
Applications must be sent to the address above. Do not send to Butte County Human Resources Department! Applications sent other to where directed may not be considered for this position.
Hard copy applications can be picked up at 3217 Cohasset Rd., Chico, CA.Deadline to apply is Friday, May 17, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Butte County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
