Medical Records Assistant

Job Title: Medical Records Assistant Company: Santa Cruz Post Acute Location: Santa Cruz, CA Job Type: Full-time, Monday Friday Schedule: 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour About Us Santa Cruz Post Acute is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. We provide high-quality, compassionate care to our residents. We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Medical Records Assistant to join our administrative team. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave 401(k) retirement plan Career advancement opportunities Supportive team environment Job Summary The Medical Records Assistant maintains accurate, complete, and confidential patient records. You will handle the filing, retrieving, and updating of medical charts in compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations. Key Responsibilities Maintain, organize, and update patient medical records. Ensure all charts are complete and accurate. Process requests for medical records from authorized parties. Audit files regularly for regulatory compliance. Input data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Maintain strict patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Assist nursing and administrative staff with clerical duties. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience in medical records or healthcare administration preferred. Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical terminology. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.