HIM Clerk - Bakersfield, United States - BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL

About Us

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is a psychiatric and behavioral facility with 90 beds on 8.8 acres.

We provide inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults requiring mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency, and co-occurring disorders treatment, including medically supervised detoxification.

• Our Workplace Community at BBHH aims to be one of the top places to work in Kern County and beyond in the Behavioral Healthcare Community.
• By offering exceptional benefits, fostering personal growth, and integrating our CARES values system into daily operations, we've cultivated a workplace culture where employees look forward to coming in each day.

Your candidate experience matters to us at BBHH, and we invite you to consider applying for our current job openings.

CARES Values:

• Compassion
• Acceptance
• Respect
• Empowerment
• Sincerity

Job Summary

Join our passionate healthcare team dedicated to transforming patients' lives and providing exceptional care.

• This role involves careful management of patient medical records, including scanning and filing documents into our shared drive and ensuring the maintenance of all records.
• BBHH operates as a 100% paper-based facility, with all medical documentation produced and stored in paper format.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING: Individuals who show they care.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, but what truly matters to us are employees who bring their dedication and compassion to their work.

Candidates with experience in Health Information Management at a hospital or similar large facility, along with clerical work in a mental healthcare setting, will receive priority consideration.

Ideally, applicants will have at least two years of experience in a healthcare or related environment, possess strong organizational skills, and excel in meeting regulatory compliance deadlines.

• This is a FULL-TIME role.
• Successful candidates must be proficient in medical terminology, business communication, and have experience with scanning and copier equipment.
• Current CPR certification is required, but if you don't have it, we'll assist you in obtaining it before your start date, covering the cost.
• All new hires will undergo a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during orientation to handle patient interactions effectively.
• The position offers an hourly wage starting at $21.00, with merit increases based on annual evaluations.
• *Night shift roles qualify for a shift differential.

Join us at BBHH where we are dedicated to the well-being of our patients, community, and colleagues, contributing to positive change in Bakersfield and beyond.

We welcome applications from all interested individuals.