Medical Records Clerk - FT Days
- Days
How this pay compares
This posting states $25–$27.53 an hour. Open health information technician jobs in California post a median of $25.50 an hour, the middle half $24.75–$27.73, across 19 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Health information technicians employed in California earn a median of $29.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Under direct supervision, the Medical Records Clerk I performs tasks listed below in order to maintain medical record integrity through scanning and retrieval of confidential patient records.
Core Competencies
- Receives and responds to phone calls from outside medical offices and internal departments requesting Medical Records information.
- Scans and files all consults and hospital reports in appropriate sections within the EMR system following departmental procedure.
- Retrieves charts and matches to fee tickets/encounter forms for next day’s appointments.
- Logs Requests for and Release of Medical Records correspondence and ensures correct patient authorization forms are completed accurately.
- Retrieves patient information from computerized hospital records’ systems (eg Medi-Tech).
- Provides coverage for scheduling Representatives as needed.
- Participates in daily performance improvement huddles and hospital performance improvement activities using lean tools and techniques.
- Assists with orientation and training of new employees and volunteers as assigned.
- Utilizes effective communication in all interpersonal interactions including follow-up.
- Understands basic computer programs.
Department Specific Competencies
Education
Degree Program
High School Diploma/GED or Higher Education N/A
Additional Information
Experience
Number of Years Experience Type of Experience
N/A
Additional Information
One year work experience. Ability to file alphabetically and numerically. PC literate.
License / Certification Requirements
Compensation Range
$25.00 - 27.53 / Hour
From Torrance Memorial Medical Center's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Torrance, CA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, front-office staff and imaging techs. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Based in Torrance, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 98.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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