Health Information Technician I

AllHealth Network; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k match

Job summary

AllHealth Network is seeking a Health Information Technician to provide advanced information services with a focus on privacy and accuracy in medical records. You will process requests for records releases, audit records for quality, and support data reporting across locations.

The role requires at least two years in health information or related secretarial work, strong data entry, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems. Training is provided through Relias Learning.

Qualifications

• Associate level Health Information Technician program or equivalent experience.
• Registered Health Information Technician preferred.
• Minimum of two years of medical office or secretarial experience.
• Data entry and computer competency; proficient with Microsoft Office and EHR navigation.
• Must be able to type 50 wpm and file.
• Competencies identified for the role: Adaptability, Action oriented, Collaboration, Customer and client focused, Follow-up, Planning & organizing, Quality orientation, Teamwork, Technical/professional knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow release of information practices for all Protected Health Information.
• Serve as key contact for clinical providers regarding release of information to external parties.
• Act as subject matter expert on medical records policies and regulations.
• Ensure quality of medical records through audits and guidance.
• Assist with health information documentation flow and disability requests.
• Create, enter, and pull reports from audit databases using Microsoft Office.
• Manage offsite records archive retrieval.
• Maintain privacy and security of medical records in electronic and paper form.
• Communicate effectively with staff and clients.
• Work at multiple AllHealth Network locations as needed.
• Complete required Relias Learning trainings.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

EHR navigation

50 wpm typing

Problem solving

Education

Associate level Health Information Technician program or equivalent

Registered Health Information Technician (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Purpose:

Provide advanced, detail oriented health information services to the Network with excellent customer service to internal and external customers to protect the privacy and security of client protected health information. Completes requests for information released out of our EHR.

Goals and Objectives:

• Facilitate timely, accurate release of medical records to third party requestors and directly to the client according to organizational policies as well as state and federal confidentiality regulations.
• Ensure medical record quality, completeness and accuracy through auditing and deficiency tracking.
• Tracking and reporting of State M1 data
• As an authority on confidentiality and release of records, fields questions from the Health Information team and the Network

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows appropriate release of information practices for all Protected Health Information.
• Serves as key contact for clinical providers regarding release of information to external parties and individuals, including timely distribution of requests for records release.
• Serves as a subject matter expert as needed for all staff and clients with a solid understanding of medical records policies, practices, and regulations related to release of information practices.
• Ensures the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness and accuracy using audit tools to detect flaws and provide guidance to users of the record.
• Provide assistance and support with health information documentation flow processes including Certifications and Disability requests.
• Uses Microsoft Office and other applications to create, enter, and pull reports from audit databases. Shares findings with appropriate leadership and assists in corrective action plans.
• Management and retrieval of records stored in offsite archive.
• Responsible for maintaining the privacy and security of medical records in both electronic and paper form while providing excellent customer service.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and clients.
• Works at various AllHealth Network locations as directed/needed to provide health information technical expertise, support and training.
• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures.
• Complete all required trainings as listed in Relias Learning (both online training and face-to-face training) within required timelines.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position and the experience, education and ability of the employee.

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge:

Required Training: Completion of associate level Health Information Technician program or equivalent experience. Registered Health Information Technician preferred.

Required experience: A minimum of two years of medical office or secretarial experience required.

Skills required: Data entry and computer competency and proficient with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel), and electronic health record navigation. Competency in spelling, grammar, problem solving, and computation. Ability to type 50 wpm and filing. Ability to navigate medical and clinical records.

Competency Model: Include the competencies identified for the position that differentiate superior performance (8-12)

• Adaptability
• Action oriented
• Collaboration
• Customer and client focused
• Follow-up
• Planning & organizing
• Quality orientation
• Teamwork
• Technical/professional knowledge

Hourly Rate:

$20 - $22 an hour

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the AllHealth Network salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, merit, and the ability to embody the AllHealth Network mission and values. The range listed is just one component of AllHealth Networks' total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives as well as a generous benefits package detailed below.

Benefits & Perks for Employees Working 30 hours or more:

First, you would be joining on of Denver's Top Places to Work! We are honored to receive this amazing designation and we know it is recognition from our engaged staff who believe they are taken care of, listened to, and believe they are part of something bigger.

Our facility is approved by the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC), and we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in our Loan Repayment Program. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings 401k, company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off
• Additional Benefits

AllHealth Network is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Education

High School of Diploma/GED (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Reg Health Info Tech (required)

Equal Opportunity & Rights Information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.