Health Information Technician

The Diabetes; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Chapa-De Indian Health is seeking a Health Information Technician to maintain accurate patient health records in both electronic and paper formats. You will index information, ensure completeness, and support high-quality patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Experience with EHRs and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and strict confidentiality.
• Comfortable with computers and MS Office suite; able to learn new tools.
• RHIT certification or prior health IT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, index, and maintain patient health information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulations.
• Retrieve records for providers, appointments, and other departments as needed.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA requirements.
• Collaborate with Health Information and other teams to keep records up to date.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

RHIT certification preferred

Tools

EHR (electronic health records)

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

At Chapa-De Indian Health, we pride ourselves in promoting the health and well-being of our patients and employees through our values: Person-Centered, Build Trust, Embrace Changeand Pursue Quality. Our employees are united in our mission and passion to serve the underserved in our communities. We offer competitive salaries, healthy work life balance,loan repayment options, generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, employer-paid insurance plans and additional supplemental benefits.

Native communities are at the heart of who we are. In alignment with our mission and values, we give preference to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native applicants when fillingpositions in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473). This honors our deeply rooted commitment to supporting Native people while ensuringthat all candidates meet the requirements of the role.

We understand selecting your next career is an important decision. We welcome you to connect with our talent teamat 530-863-2058 OR email us at [e-mail] . If you find that our current opportunities are not the right fit, then please don't hesitate to email us with your resume and a cover letter outlining what you are lookingfor and how we could be a potential career match in the future.

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education : High School/GED
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 09/10/2026
• Years of Experience : Up to 2 Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Salary : $TBD - TBD

Job Description

Join Chapa-De’s Health Information team as a Health Information Technician, where you’ll help maintain accurate and confidential patient health records. You’ll work with electronic and paper medical information, ensuring records are properly processed, organized, and available to support high-quality patient care.

Hourly Pay: $25.00-$27.00

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Exceptional Benefits:

• Employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental & vision): 100% employee coverage and 80% dependent coverage
• 17 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 8+ paid sick days (1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked)
• Retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to providing person-centered care to our community.

What You'll Do:

• Process, scan, and accurately index patient health information into the electronic health record (EHR) using appropriate folders and naming conventions.
• Process, scan, and accurately index patient health information into the electronic health record (EHR) using appropriate folders and naming conventions.
• Review medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Retrieve and process patient health records for providers, appointments, pharmacy, auditing, and other department needs.
• Help protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient health information while following HIPAA and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with Health Information and other departments to maintain accurate, timely patient records.

Experience and Skills

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred: RHIT certification, eClinicalWorks/EHR experience, or previous healthcare experience.

About Us: Chapa-De is a non-profit community outpatient health center with a mission to advance the health and well-being of American Indians and low income individuals living in our communities by providing convenient access to high quality, compassionate care. Clinics located in Auburn, CA and Grass Valley, CA.

Chapa-De recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of Chapa-De to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Chapa-De provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation. We comply with California Department of Public Health Requirements. This may include, but not limited to, masking during flu season for employees who decline an annual flu vaccine. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473).