Sutter Health

Medical Records Clerk Float

Sutter Health$71K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of TJC standards and California Medical Information Act (CMIA).
  • Familiarity with medical release information laws gained through seminars is essential.
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology is crucial for effective record handling.
  • Experience in Health Information Management (HIM) within the Revenue Cycle is an advantage.
  • General understanding of Document Imaging and Forms Management processes.

Responsibilities

  • Process requests for medical record copies within legal timeframes.
  • Prepare, scan, index, and perform quality assurance on patient documents.
  • Analyze medical records for omissions and compliance with bylaws.
  • Locate and track legacy medical records accurately.
  • Coordinate the merging of medical records across different systems.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy in record handling according to policies.
  • Maintain awareness of policies and procedural changes in the field.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive benefits package as part of total rewards program.
Full Job Description
Organization:
SEMC - Sutter Eden Medical Center

Position Overview:
Receives and processes requests for medical record copies within appropriate timeframes according to state and federal law. Prepares, scans, indexes, and performs quality assurance on patient documents entered into the electronic health record. Analyzes records for incomplete or missing deficiencies in accordance with medical staff bylaws. Locates and tracks legacy records. Coordinates merges of medical records across systems and physical charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy, following all policies and procedures.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
  • HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 2 years recent relevant experience


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, California Medical Information Act (CMIA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation (COP), Title 22, AAAHC (ASC), IMQ, and other state and federal laws as appropriate
  • Knowledge of changes in laws relating to release of information by regular attendance of Regional, State and National seminars.
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Familiarity with HIM within the Revenue Cycle.
  • General knowledge of all areas related to Document Imaging/Forms Management and how they interrelate.
  • Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to influence others using one-on-one contact and group discussions.


Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Benefits:
No

Unions:
Yes

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Temporary Employee (Fixed Term)

Pay Range is $34.34 to $43.44 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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