Job Description
Join our elite team at the VA Northern California Healthcare System as a Federal Medical Records Technician with weekend shift availability. This critical role ensures accurate veteran healthcare documentation while serving our nation's heroes. Enjoy federal benefits, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment in Sacramento's growing healthcare sector. Weekend shift (Sat/Sun) required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update veteran electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with HIPAA and VA regulations
- Process and verify medical documentation accuracy within strict federal timelines
- Coordinate with clinical teams to resolve documentation discrepancies
- Utilize VISTA/CPRS systems for efficient record management
- Support weekend patient admission/discharge documentation workflows
- Train on federal privacy and security protocols for sensitive veteran data
- Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Health Information Technology or related field
- 2+ years medical records experience in healthcare or federal setting
- Certified Health Data Analyst (RHIA) or equivalent certification preferred
- Proficiency with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, VISTA)
- Ability to work independently on weekend shifts
- Strong attention to detail with zero-tolerance for errors
- U.S. citizenship and federal background clearance required