Senior Medical Records Technician - MH Detention - Riverside
Senior Medical Records Technician - MH Detention - Riverside
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Behavioral Health Department is seeking a qualified Senior Medical Records Technician to be assigned at the Robert Presley Detention Center in the city of Riverside CA.
The Senior Medical Records Technician is responsible for overseeing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records within a correctional healthcare setting. This position is responsible for overseeing the organization tracking and processing of inmate medical records with a strong emphasis on compliance accuracy and confidentiality. The technician collaborates with custody and clinical staff to ensure timely documentation and response to legal and medical requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:- Review the Court Order Tracking System daily to monitor and update court order records within the Jail Information Management System (JIMS).
- Archive inmate medical charts in accordance with retention guidelines and departmental protocols.
- Maintain and monitor involuntary medication orders ensuring proper documentation and timely renewals or expirations.
9/80 - Monday through Thursday; Hours: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Every other Friday; Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pmMeet the Team!
RUHS-Behavioral HealthEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Review Court Order Tracking System in Jail Information Management System (JIMS) daily for updates of court orders.
Archive inmate charts as needed in accordance with retention guidelines and departmental protocols.
Maintain and monitor involuntary medication orders ensuring proper documentation.
Compiles statistics for use in reports and surveys; maintain daily statistical records of information.
Respond to inquiries in writing or by telephone concerning patient medical records.
Maintain supply inventory.
Communicate with parents lawyers and other interested parties on the accuracy completeness and availability of documents.
Prepares charts for court cases by collecting information requested in subpoena checking for completeness; may represent the County in court cases by taking records to court and attesting to their authenticity and accuracy.
Assign and evaluate the work of subordinate clerical personnel.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree in medical records technology.
OPTION II
License/Certification: Current registration as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) issued by the American Health Information Management Association.
OPTION III
Experience: Three years in a hospital or health care agency medical records/mental health unit which included assembling medical records and evaluating them for completeness abstracting medical record information as requested.
OPTION IV
Experience: Two years equivalent to a Medical Records Technician II with Riverside County.
ALL OPTIONS:
Knowledge of: Commonly used medical terminology; medical record or mental health record-keeping systems; standard clerical office procedures and equipment.
Ability to: Follow complex written and oral directions; abstract information from medical or mental health records and evaluate quality of abstracted data; classify and index medical case histories; lead clerical personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Requirement:
Must successfully complete and maintain a Sheriffs Security Level One Clearance for access to all the correctional facilities.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Whats Next
This recruitment is open to all candidates.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Lisette Jimenez via email at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses 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 Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: 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: 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).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.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 Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
