JOB TITLE
MEDICAL RECORD TECHNICIAN I

EXAM NUMBER
J1400D

FILING DATES
May 06, 2004 until needs are met

SALARY
 
$2,487.00 - $3,163.64 MONTHLY
$2,487.00 - $3,249.55 - (EFFECTIVE 07/01/2008)
$2,560.64 - $3,346.09 - (EFFECTIVE 01/01/2009)

POSITION INFORMATION
Positions allocable to this class code and audit patient's medical records in
accordance with established numerical coding systems and special hospital
codes, under the immediate supervision of a higher-level technician or medical
records supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Creates and organizes the initial medical record.
Receives and processes requests for medical record charts.
Performs quality assurance study or medical record charting.
Analyzes, codes and files medical record charts in the appropriate format and
sequence.
Evaluates charting information using abstracted data.
Performs clerical functions that support the care and treatment given to patients in
a ward, clinic, or medical facility within a correctional environment.
Acts as a clerical supervisor in the absence of the unit supervisor.
Researches and verifies medical record information related to patient charting,
coding, and documentation.
Assembles, analyzes, codes, reports, and maintains medical records information
in an automated filing system.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory completion of an academic curriculum in Medical Records Science
required for certification as a Registered Health Information Technician or
Certified Coding Specialist by the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA).*

Physical Class: 2 - Light:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit,
and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

Licenses: A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an
alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related
essential duties.

Special Requirement Information: *Applicants must provide a copy of their
certification earned confirming completion of the required field of study at the
time of filing. Applicants who are selected/hired will be required to take and pass
the American Health Information Management Association's certification test prior
to the end of the six-month probationary period and will remain certified during the
course of employment with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

SPECIAL Shift: Any Shift

INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING A FINGERPRINT SEARCH.
Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related
misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic
violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents;
suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor
employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in
the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Correctional Services Division,
Medical Services Bureau.

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an interview covering training, experience and
general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the
examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of the candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be
placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve
(12) months.

* * * * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * *

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted on business days ONLY either in person or by
mail between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the address listed below. Applications
filed at any other County location will not be accepted if they are not received at
the below location. THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE
NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE AT ANY
TIME. Facsimiles of the application will not be accepted. For further information
concerning this examination, please call Personnel Administration, Professional
Examinations Unit at (323) 526-5611, TTY (323) 260-5291 OR (323) 267-6669.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly
shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Of particular interest will be the
breadth and length of experience in the areas covered under "Selection
Requirements". Please be sure your application shows complete information,
including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the
space provided for education include the names and addresses of schools/
colleges attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed and number of
credits/units earned, degree(s) earned, dates completed and specialized field of
study. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job
title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed and salary
earned. Attach an additional page(s) to your application, if necessary, to describe
fully your related education and experience. All information supplied by applicants
is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection
process.

Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in
person or by U.S. Mail to the following address:

Sheriff's Department
University Centre Building - Professional Examinations Unit
101 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, CA 91754-2169
(323) 526-5611

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men
and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with
disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to
apply for a position, may contact the ADA coordinator at (323) 526-5606.
Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling
(323) 526-5606. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment
may leave messages by calling (323) 260-5291 or (323) 267-6669 . The County
will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to
provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race,
religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

CHILD SUPPORTCOMPLIANCE
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to
improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal support
obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address,
Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State
Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these
obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for
additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will
not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
VETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT of 10 points will be added to the final
passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorablya
discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States:
During a declared war; or
During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; or
For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of
which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; or
In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary
medal has been authorized and awarded.

This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such
service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented
from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower
of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214,
Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official
documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility
for Veterans' preference. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the
time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time as it is provided.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon
verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are
required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business
days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of: 1) identity and 2) U.S.
employment eligibility.

RECORD OF CONVICTIONS
A full disclosure of all convictions is required. Failure to disclose convictions will
result in disqualification. Not all convictions constitute an automatic bar to
employment. Factors such as your age at the time of the offense(s), and the
recency of offense(s) will be taken into account, as well as the relationship
between the offense(s) and the job(s) for which you apply. However, any applicant
for County employment who has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud
is automatically barred from employment with the County of Los Angeles (County
Code Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR COURT RECORDS WHICH
ARE EXEMPTED BY A VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE
INCLUDED.

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2004
Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004,
 requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the
Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to
employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social
Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security
System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement
(Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of
a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more
information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website
www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772-1213. Persons who are deaf or
hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local
Social Security office.