HEALTH RECORD TECHNICIAN I

Health Record Technician I Department of State Hospitals

JC-519454

• Health Record Technician I HEALTH

RECORD TECHNICIAN I

$4,571.00

• $5,146.

00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

6/19/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Health Record Technician I will be directed by the Health Record Technician II (Supervisor) in the Health Information Management Department (HIMD) of the Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero (ASH). Under close supervision, works with relatively structured records and learns the principles of health data processing including detailed coding and basic abstracting. The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
• The ability to physically travel to/from and perform duties on all treatment units in the secured area of the hospital
•  Perform on-unit documentation review, chart maintenance, thinning, and/or filing
•  

Abstracting/Coding:

Assign ICD-10 codes in accordance with

ICD-10-CM

guidelines.

• Assign ICD-10 codes in accordance with

ICD-10-CM

guidelines.

• Abstract data from a variety of sources.
• When assigned, attend and participate in appointments for Patient Access to Medical Record.
•  Assist the HIMD Coordinator with release of information.
•  Reply to correspondence related to requests from Social Security Administration and Department of State Hospitals-Sacramento.
• Analyze medical records for deficiencies when a patient is discharged or goes to court.
•  Communicate incomplete record findings to responsible staff and take steps to have the record completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Eligibility:

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the Health Record Technician I Examination Click on the link to complete the

Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position may require you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA). Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH RECORD TECHNICIAN I

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-519454

Position #(s): 455-521-1869-007

Working Title:

Health Record Technician I

Classification:

HEALTH RECORD TECHNICIAN I

$4,571.00

• $5,146.

00 T New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term

• Full Time

Facility:

DSH

• Atascadero Department Information The Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks.

We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website:

http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

6/19/2026