Medical Records Clk III

Medical Records Clerk IIIPrimary Location San Diego, California Facility Name Zion Medical Center Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $28.54 - $33.36 / hour Job Number Date Posted 08/03/2026Job SummaryUnder general supervision and in accordance w/ established policies and procedures, reviews charts for deficiencies in documentation required by Joint Commission, Title 22, Bylaws, & hospital policies. Monitors physician chart completion timeliness and performs a variety of clerical duties related to the processing of medical records.Essential ResponsibilitiesThis description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.Upholds KPs Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.Reviews record requests received from outside providers, agencies, schools, and attorneys.Verifies that proper authorizations are obtained in compliance w/ all State and Federal regulations, laws, and guidelines.Orders medical records, obtains missing authorization, and verifies that appropriate information is in the record.Receives routine telephone inquiries and either assists the caller/requester or routes to the appropriate department.Determines urgency of request and appropriate procedure to facilitate requests.Obtains necessary authorization to release information.Prepares patient charts by ordering the chart, verifying that all information is present, reviewing information for protected health information, then copying chart or passing it to in house copy service.Requests are logged in/out in computer system for tracking & disclosure accounting.Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting w/ other personnel and the public.KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs:Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help, and give information.Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership.Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy.Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP.Performs other duties as assigned.Basic QualificationsExperienceOne (1) year of medical records office experience or medical records training or acute hospital setting experience.Database, CRT, PC experience.Formal training in basic medical record science.Knowledge of Medical Terminology.Knowledge of JCAHO & Title 22 requirements for acute hospital setting.EducationN/ALicense, Certification, RegistrationN/AAdditional RequirementsPreferred Qualifications:N/ANotes:This is a varied hours/varied schedule/varied locations position.Primary Location: California,San Diego,Zion Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30 Department: ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Health Info Mgmt Services - 0801 Pay Range: $28.54 - $33.36 / hour