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VETERANS HOME SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GLAVC

Title:  HEALTH RECORD TECHNICIAN I
Salary: $2,638.00 - $3,209.00
Posted: 03/01/2010

Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Health Records Technician II : Converts physician’s diagnostic terms to International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) nomenclature for accurate coding; assigns appropriate ICD-9 codes to all diagnoses; provides abstracts on a daily basis for Medicare billing and date entry. Process and codes daily charge slips including Medical Officer of the Day (M.O.D.) and Physician’s charge slips. Works closely with physicians, unit staff, and other cost center staff to obtain complete and accurate coding information. Reviews outpatient charge slips and Admission, Transfer/Discharge, Final Medical and Annual Clinic Summaries. Converts this information to acceptable nomenclature and codes; prepares abstracts and forwards on a current basis to appropriate entities. Reviews, evaluates and verifies summaries are complete for timeliness, content, signature, filing and documented compliance to regulatory agencies. Reviews and evaluates medical charts. Prepares various monthly reports of all discharged patients as mandated by regulatory agencies. Compiles and presents summation of errors to unit staff. Compiles reports of findings using a variety of presentation methods. Uses computer system to maintain data base and perform related clerical duties, including necessary logs for quality control; maintain patient master index files and other duties as required. Who Should Apply: Current State employees in this classification or those who are eligible on a certification list, transfers, or reinstatement may apply for this vacancy. NOTE: APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO SROA/SURPLUS PROVISIONS. PLEASE ATTACH YOUR SROA/SURPLUS LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION AND INDICATE THAT YOU ARE ON SROA STATUS/SURPLUS STATUS IN THE “APPLYING FOR” SECTION OF THE STD 678 EXAMINATION/EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WHICH INDICATE SROA/SURPLUS STATUS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY. THE SALARY LISTED FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FURLOUGH PROGRAM. If you are not a current State employee or otherwise eligible, you may qualify for a civil service examination based on the minimum qualifications for the classification. To view a current listing of examinations being offered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov , or to view examinations offered by all State departments, please visit the State Personnel Board’s website at www.spb.ca.gov. HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO FALL UNDER EITHER CATEGORY AND MEET THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE JOB AND/OR EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Note: In line #12 of the State Application, you must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility; i.e., List, Transfer, SROA, Surplus, Reemployment or Reinstatement. Failure to do so could result in being rejected from the interview process. Also, please include the reference number: M80#056W 09/10. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. PER MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE, SECTION 80, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO VETERANS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. IT IS AN OBJECTIVE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACHIEVE A DRUG-FREE STATE WORKPLACE. ANY APPLICANT FOR STATE EMPLOYMENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS OBJECTIVE BECAUSE THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE, THE RULES GOVERNING CIVIL SERVICE, AND THE SPECIAL TRUST PLACED IN PUBLIC SERVANTS. APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED WILL BE INTERVIEWED. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETEION OF LIVE SCAN AND A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL SCREENING (INCLUDING DRUG TESTING FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS) WILL BE REQUIRED.

Additional Information:
Working Title Position Number
Health Records Technician I 576 - 140 - 1869 -
Location County
West Los Angeles, Temp office in Van Nuys LOS ANGELES
Timebase Tenure
Full Time Permanent   month(s)
Final Filing Date: Department Link:
Until Filled www.cdva.ca.gov/jobs/Default.aspx
Contact Unit/Address Contact Name/Phone
Human Resources Division
6150 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 305
Van Nuys, Ca. 91401
G. Steward M80# 056W 09/10
818-742-1760

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