Health Information Technician I — Records & Compliance

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Corrections is seeking a Health Information Technician I to manage medical records, code data, prepare reports and assist with admissions/discharges. The role requires RHIT eligibility or equivalent experience with patient records in a medical setting, and involves maintaining confidentiality in a secure on-site environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, compliance with laws, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to ensure complete documentation and

Qualifications

• Eligibility for RHIT or RHIA accreditation.
• Experience with compiling and abstracting medical reports.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing medical records.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy and refer incomplete reports for correction.
• Prepare statistical, case and other types of reports.
• Prepare materials and gather data for admissions and discharges.
• Ensure data is properly coded.
• Abstract charts and patient data to respond to information requests.
• Assist in developing medical records policies and procedures.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of patient records.
• May provide information to courts or judicial inquiries.

Skills

Medical records maintenance

Data coding

Report writing

Data privacy

Education

RHIT eligibility

Experience with patient records

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Corrections is seeking a Health Information Technician I to manage medical records, code data, prepare reports and assist with admissions/discharges. The role requires RHIT eligibility or equivalent experience with patient records in a medical setting, and involves maintaining confidentiality in a secure on-site environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, compliance with laws, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to ensure complete documentation and