Health Record Technician
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Healthcare
Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Medical Records, Healthcare Compliance
Position Details
Working Title: Health Record Technician I
Classification: HEALTH RECORD TECHNICIAN I
Salary Range: $4,571.00 - $5,146.00 T (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.)
Job Code: JC-508923
Number of Positions: 3
Work Location: San Bernardino County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Job Description and DutiesPatton State Hospital, Human Resources is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full‑Time appointment to the Health Record Technician I classification in the Health Information Management Department (HIMD). This position is under the direction of the Health Record Technician II Supervisor and general supervision of the Health Record Technician III Supervisor and HIMD Director.
The HRT I abstracts and codes health records utilizing medical terminology, ICD‑10, DSM‑5, HCPCS and CPT coding systems for processing Fee‑For‑Service and ancillary forms in compliance with regulatory agency requirements; performs health record maintenance, including filing, thinning, splitting, and destroying records; enters discharge, court visit, and acute leave patient data into an Excel spreadsheet from the daily hospital census; and audits, logs and tracks court visit and discharge summaries for compliance of timeliness.
The HRT I is expected to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with the Information Practices Act (IPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC), Title 22, and DSH policies and procedures; maintain professionalism and work positively with all levels of management, supervisors, and staff;
promote effective teamwork; utilize a high degree of initiative, judgment, and responsibility; maintain a professional appearance; comply with hospital policies and procedures; and report to work on time.
In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Health Record Technician I classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully:
Health Record Technician I Exam Bulletin.
Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to Human Resources – Employment Unit no later than Tuesday, March 3 2026.
Department InformationDSH – Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
Department Website:
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