Medical Records Technician jobs in Santa Maria, CA

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare 

What You Will Do to Change Lives 

The Medical Records Technician is responsible for the maintenance, storage and processing of all medical records and EHR data. This involves performing a variety of clerical and technical duties associated with the management and oversight of a program’s medical records including, but not limited to: assembling, analysis, release of information, data processing, collection, reconciliation and preparation of reports in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of a mental health care system. Must be able to work independently and could interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public and physicians and staff. 

Shifts Available: 

Full Time; AM 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $17.30 - $20.86.  Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.  

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) 

One (1) year of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting AND Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), through American Health Information Association (AHIMA)  

OR 

Two (2) years of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting AND Completion of an approved Health Information/Medical Record Certificate Program 

 OR 

Three (3) years of EHR or management of a paper medical record systems experience in a outpatients or community based healthcare program environment. 

• Working knowledge of managing a hybrid medical record system 

• EHR System experience, Caminar, Avatar, Anasazi (desired) 

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, survey process, accreditation standards, and psychiatric requirements. 

• Knowledge and application of appropriate coding systems; ICD-10 CM, DSMV 

• Knowledge of documentation and legal issues pertaining to HIPAA, PHI and other health information. 

What’s In It for You* 

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year  

• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)

• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship

• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships  

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan 

• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits 

Join Our Compassionate Team 

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems. 

Telecare’s Carmen Lane is a 12 bed Crisis Residential Treatment Center with a forensic focus located in Santa Maria, California. This program serves adult residents of Santa Barbara County with justice-involved backgrounds who require crisis support to avoid hospitalization, incarceration, or both.  Residents may be discharging from a hospital, forensic facility, or long-term locked facility and need step-down care to transition to community living.  The program will provide recovery-focused learning environment where residents have opportunity to improve symptom self-management, community living and interpersonal skills, and make lasting connections to family and community supports. 

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

Data Specialist, Entry Level, Medical Records, MRT 

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.