Job Description

Job Description and Duties

*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY *

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

**This p osition is Limited Term for 12 months. The position may be terminated at any time or may become permanent at a later date**

The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan, Health Information Management Department (HIMD), is accepting applications for Health Record Technician I (HRT I), Limited Term/ Full Time. Under the direction of the Health Record Technician II (Supervisor) and the Health Record Technician III, the HRT I is responsible for working with structured records for basic abstracting, data processing, auditing, and detailed coding.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Essential Functions
Abstract, process, file, collate, and audit data from health records. Enter abstracted health record data into the Admission/Discharge/Transfers (ADT) computer system, ParTs and PLATO.

Chart maintenance: Label, repair and arrange. Code health records in accordance with DSM, ICD, and CPT Coding guidelines: such as but not limited to discharge summaries, psychiatric evaluations, ancillary services, treatment planning conferences, physician and psychologist billing services.

Locate, retrieve and file health records and documentation in all record storage areas. Maintain and purge files/documents in all archive areas. Process health records for admission, transfer or discharge.

Maintain log of completed work and perform other special audits and reviews related to health records functions.

Maintain assigned filing areas in correct filing order for easy retrieval and access of health records. Assemble health records as a unit record; all prior admission brought forward and filed under the new hospital admission number.

Deliver and retrieve health records between patient care areas and HIMD.

All other duties and special projects as assigned consistent with classification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either I: One year of California state service clerical experience which includes training and supervised work experience in the procurement and processing of health data.

Or II: Two years of clerical experience in the medical or health records section of a health facility. (Successful completion of an academic curriculum in medical records science in an accredited school may be substituted for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis.)

Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

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You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [email protected] . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered .

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Benefits

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to

In addition, you can look forward to:

*Free parking

*Free onsite gym

*Free onsite electric vehicle chargers

*Rideshare Resources

*Convenient to public transportation

*Located near major freeway access

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement

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