Medical Record Technician Department of Public Health

Medical Record Technician (2112) – Department of Public Health

About
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening:
  November 26, 2025 → continuous
• Salary: $85,566 to $104,052 annually
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment
  -2112

Role Description
Under general supervision, 2112 Medical Records Technician assists in analyzing, coding, and compiling all medical records on patients treated at City and County medical facilities; may assist the medical staff in the selection of cases for specific research projects; supervises clerical staff assigned to the Medical Records Department.

Examples of essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in training and mentoring of assigned clerical personnel; monitors and leads medical records clerks/clerical personnel.
• Serves as a liaison with medical health care providers and requestors, communicating medical records information timely.
• Analyzes medical record deficiencies in accordance with Information Management Standards, ensuring complete and concise legal documents.
• Manages complex eFaxes workflow.
• Codes diseases and medical operations using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT for billing, data, research, and patient record retrieval.
• Processes medical records, ensuring compliance with policy on nomenclature and procedures; files charts and assists in file revision.
• Abstracts information for statistical indexing and preparation of summary reports to official agencies.
• Assists medical staff in compiling data for research projects.
• Prepares hospital records for court use and manages return of records.
• Consults with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to issue complete, up-to-date, and accurate medical records.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned.

Special responsibilities
Additional responsibilities for positions included in this recruitment (e.g., Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs Compliance Auditor) may apply.

How To Qualify

• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience within the last five (5) years performing abstraction of medical information, coding, or release of medical information.
• License and Certification:
  Valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification.

Substitution
Possession of a valid Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification may substitute for the required experience and the RHIT certification.

Special Conditions and Conditions of Employment
Trauma Registrar positions require AAAM AIS Course Certificate, certificate from trauma registry course, ICD-10 Course Certificate within five years. Cancer Registrar positions require valid Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential within twelve months of hire.

Important Note
Please ensure your application clearly states how you meet the minimum qualifications. Misrepresentation may disqualify you from this recruitment or future opportunities.

Applicants deemed qualified will complete a Training and Experience (T&E) exam (Weight: 100%). A passing score is required to continue in the selection process. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department.

How To Apply
Applications are accepted online .gov. Keep confirmation email; if you do not receive one, your application was not submitted.

Contact
For questions, contact analyst Hanz Pagao (she/her/hers) ao or (628) 271‑6839.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of protected categories under the law (sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, etc.).