Health Record Technician 1 - CBCC

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Clallam Bay (WA); On-site; USD 31,078 - 41,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 paid vacation days per year

8 hours of paid sick leave per month

12 paid holidays per year

Generous retirement plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Assistance

Job summary

The Washington Department of Natural Resources in Clallam Bay is hiring a Health Record Technician 1 for a full-time, permanent position. This role involves managing health records, ensuring compliance with laws, and leading clerical staff.

Applicants must have RHIT certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months. Strong knowledge of health information management and experience in a correctional facility are preferred. Various benefits are included, such as paid vacation and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Review and process patient record requests within 15 working days.
• Ensure patient records comply with departmental policies, state and federal statutes.
• Provide instruction, assign, check, and correct work of clerical staff.
• Review records for deficiencies.

Skills

Health Information Management

Knowledge of state and federal laws

Experience working in a correctional facility

Education

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification

Job description

Description

Health Record Technician 1 (RHIT Certified)

Full Time, Permanent

Hourly Salary: $22.56 - $30.29

Clallam Bay, Washington

Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the Health Record Technician 1 at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CCC). This full‑time, permanent position is Monday‑Friday day shift.

Duties

Disclosures, Dissemination, and Procurement of Health Information

• Review and process patient record requests within 15 working days.
• Review and process staff requests in accordance with record procedures.
• Make determinations to allow or deny requests under RCW 70.02 and federal laws.

Health Record Management

• Ensure patient records comply with departmental policies, state and federal statutes.
• Serve as an active member of the Health Record Management Committee.

Health Record Department Lead

• Provide instruction, assign, check, and correct work of clerical staff.
• Communicate performance of the department with the Health Services Manager and Health Records Technician 2.

Perform Formal Health Record Audits

• Review records for deficiencies.
• Complete required audit forms for Permanent Facility and Reception Center.

Technical Assistance and Direction

• Assist facility staff with health records, disclosure, and statewide processes.
• Represent DOC in court regarding health records.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months and maintain during employment.
• Valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in Health Information Management.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, national standards, and department policies regarding health records.
• Experience working in a correctional facility.

Benefits

• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Dependent Care Assistance.

Additional Information

Background check, drug test, criminal record review, and medical evaluations will be conducted. Applicants must be able to provide required documents and possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship.

EEO Statement

DOC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or any sensory, mental or physical disability.