Health Information Technician I

State of Oklahoma; South Dakota; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma’s Department of Corrections seeks a Health Information Technician I at Allen Gamble Correctional Center. This on-site role prepares, classifies and abstracts medical records within the medical records unit, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.

The incumbent reviews records for compliance with federal/state laws, codes data, and prepares various reports for admissions and discharges. Confidentiality and proper information handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Eligible for RHIT or two years of experience in patient records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and record-keeping practices.
• Ability to code data and maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy; refer errors for correction.
• Prepare statistical, case and other reports.
• Prepare materials and forms for admissions and discharges.
• Ensure data is properly coded and accurately abstracted.
• Abstract charts and patient data to respond to information requests.
• Assist in developing medical records policies and procedures.
• Review policies to ensure compliance with laws and agency rules.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of patient records.
• Provide information to courts and other judicial inquiries as needed.

Skills

Medical records maintenance

Federal & state laws

Report writing

Medical terminology

PC proficiency

Data coding

Education

RHIT eligibility

Experience with patient records

Job description

Job Posting Title

Health Information Technician I

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Medical/AGCC

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$36,934.81 - This salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description

Location

Allen Gamble Correctional Center

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to preparing, classifying and abstracting medical reports in the medical records unit.

Typical Functions

• Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy and refers incomplete or inaccurate reports to appropriate staff for correction.
• Prepares statistical, case and other types of reports.
• Prepares materials and forms and gathers all pertinent information and data for admissions and discharges.
• Ensures all data is properly coded.
• Abstracts charts and other patient data in order to respond to requests for information on patients; may make determinations on what materials can legally be released.
• Assists in the development of medical records policies and procedures.
• Reviews existing policies and procedures to ensure they are in compliance with federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations and policies.
• Insures the security and confidentiality of patient medical records.
• May supply requested information to courts and other judicial inquires.

Level Descriptor

This is the career level where incumbents prepare, classify and abstract medical records, performing assigned duties at the full performance level.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of methods and techniques of medical records maintenance; of applicable federal and state laws and agency and facility policies and procedures; of current classification systems; of report writing techniques; and of medical terminology.

Ability is required to maintain medical records; to code data to records; to review medical records for completeness and accuracy; to prepare reports; to abstract information from records and other patient data; to present information effectively; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to utilize personal computers.

Education And Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of eligibility for accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); or two years of experience working with patient records in a medical setting such as a hospital, state institution, medical clinic or a physician’s office.

Special Requirements

• 427.8.

Based upon the duties and responsibilities assigned to the position being filled, a user agency may require accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Technician (RHIT); or eligibility for registration as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.