Health Information Coder Trainee

Health Information Coder Trainee

Salary

$52,374.40 - $70,179.20 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-13105-01

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

06/20/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

San Bernardino County, Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Health Information Coder Trainees. Health Information Coder Trainees, under training conditions, abstract and code medical records according to the International Classification of Diseases and Current Procedural Terminology. Duties include reviewing charts (in paper or electronic format) and identifying procedures; abstracting and coding (or providing guidance on) patient charts, utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding classifications; evaluating charts for completeness and accuracy in conformance with current-relevant standards and regulations; and contacting clinic/hospital staff to complete charts, make corrections, and/or clarify information for coding purposes.

For more detailed information, refer to the Health Information Coder Trainee job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Minimum Requirements

Credentials: Possess and maintain one of the following:

• RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA),
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA),
• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), -or-
• CPC: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Experience:

None required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience utilizing an automated encoder or abstracting system is highly desired.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be reviewed to determine your qualifications and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and description of duties performed. Also provide the title of your position(s), if applicable. Note: Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Qualifying Coding Credentials: Indicate the coding credential(s) you possess (check all that apply).

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) issued by the AHIMA.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the AHIMA.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the AHIMA.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the AAPC.
• I do not possess any of the above-described credentials.

03

For each coding credential selected above, list your current coding credential number, expiration date, and certifying agency Member ID (AHIMA or AAPC) below. If you do not possess a coding credential, indicate "N/A" in the answer field.

04

Qualifying Experience: Indicate below the outpatient and inpatient services coding experience that you possess utilizing International Coding of Diseases (ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) for coding classifications (check all that apply).

NOTE: Medical billing is not considered qualifying experience (i.e., experience billing for supplies and services related to routine patient visits such as charge codes or coding from encounter forms).

• Less than one (1) year of Acute Care Hospital: Less than one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience within the past five (5) years coding outpatient/inpatient stays at an acute care hospital.
• 1+ Years of Acute Care Hospital: One (1) or more years of full-time equivalent experience within the past five (5) years coding outpatient/inpatient stays at an acute care hospital.
• Less than one (1) year of Ambulatory Care Clinic: Less than one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience within the past five (5) years coding outpatient/inpatient visits at an ambulatory care clinic.
• 1+ Years of Ambulatory Care Clinic: One (1) or more years of full-time equivalent experience within the past five (5) years coding outpatient/inpatient visits at an ambulatory care clinic.
• Less than one (1) year of Medical Office: Less than one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience within the past five (5) years coding outpatient/inpatient visits at a medical clinic.
• 1+ Years of Medical Office: One (1) or more years of full-time equivalent experience within the past five (5) years coding outpatient/inpatient visits at a medical clinic
• I do not possess any of the outpatient/inpatient coding experience as described above.

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Outpatient and Inpatient Coding: For each selection made above, clearly describe your outpatient and inpatient services coding experience and how you meat the qualification(s) selected. Include the specific department names, hours worked per week, and volume of charts coded on a monthly basis. Note: Experience must also be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

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Automated Encoder and Abstracting Systems: Describe your experience using automated encoder and abstracting systems. Include the name(s) of the system(s) and how many months/years of experience you have using the system(s). Note: Experience must also be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

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ICD & CPT Classification Systems: Indicate below the classification systems that you have experience utilizing to code medical diagnosis, procedures, and other medical services (check all that apply).

• ICD-9-CM: International Coding of Diseases-9-Clinical Modification
• ICD-10-CM: International Coding of Diseases-10-Clinical Modification
• CPT: Current Procedural Terminology
• ADA: American Dental Association
• HCPCS Level II: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
• Other
• I do not possess experience utilizing medical coding classification systems as described above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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