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Registered Health Information Technologist - Martinez, United States - Contra Costa County, CA
Description
Salary :
$67, $81,880.44 AnnuallyLocation : Martinez, CA
Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
VITA-2022ADepartment: Health Services - Only
Opening Date: 09/19/2023
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Determined by PositionBargaining Unit:
K6The Position
Job Posting open until position is filledThis recruitment may close at any time, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Big news Here are the following future salary increases for this classification: 5% on July 1, 2023 | 5% on July 1, 2024 | 5% on July 1, 2025The Behavioral Health Division is offering an excellent employment opportunity as a Registered Health Information Technologist.
Behavioral Health Services provides specialty mental health (SMHS) and drug medical-organized delivery system (DMC-ODS) services and programs to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults of Contra Costa County.
We are looking for someone who:
Is able to meet program objectivesIs able to communicate written and oral informationIs able to summarize work products and report information to managementIs able to foster a positive working environment for staff and organizationIs able to supervise, manage, and direct a teamWhat you will typically be responsible for:Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of clerical or technical staff engaged in medical record activitiesDevelop policies and procedures involving the creation, use, storage, preservation, and disposition of medical recordsAssist in the preparation of complex periodic and special reports on Behavioral Health activities for use by Behavioral Health Leadership as well as for State and other agenciesEvaluate the effectiveness of medical record activities and initiate and monitor appropriate improvement activitiesRespond to requests for access or use of medical recordsA few reasons you might love this job:You will work on behalf of the Behavioral Health Division, which is part of an integrated healthcare system under one umbrella - Contra Costa Health ServicesYou will perform rewarding work that benefits consumers as well as the agency as a wholeYou will work in a mission-based organization that strives to provide the best healthcare using a whole-person care approachA few challenges you might face in this job:You will need to review the current structure and create a new structure in place for a robust medical records systemYou will need to be flexible and adapt to quickly changing healthcare requirementsYou will need to learn the specific nuances of medical records in behavioral health, including both mental health and alcohol and drug services
Competencies Required:
Analyzing &
Interpreting Data:
Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Delivering Results:
Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risksLegal &
Regulatory Navigation:
Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Using Technology:
Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAttention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work productsProfessional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityWriting: Communicating effectively in writing
Managing Performance:
Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Valuing Diversity:
Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
Business Process Analysis:
Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflowRead the complete job description by clicking thislink.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
Minimum Qualifications Certificate:
Possession of a valid Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator certificate issued by the American Health Information Association
Substitution:
Graduation from an American Health Information Management Association approved Health Information Technologist or Health Information Administrator program.
Within 12 months of employment, appointees must pass an examination for certification as a Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator administered by the American Health Information Management Association.
Selection Process Application Filing and Evaluation:
All applicants must apply online at and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Training and Experience Evaluation:
Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated.
The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
(Weighted 100%).The examination steps noted above may be changed in accordance with the County's Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel Recruitment Team at For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.
If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.
Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.
Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to 01 The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for this position and to assist in assessing each applicant's individual qualifications.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant experience and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
I understand the above information. Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator certificate issued by the American Health Information Association? Yes05 How many years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience do you have writing medical records procedures, implementing the procedures into the workforce, and monitoring the outcome? I do not have any experience as described.
Less than one (1) year of experience as described. One (1) year or more, but less than two (2) years, of experience as described. Two (2) years or more, but less than three (3) years, of experience as described. Three (3) years or more, but less than four (4) years, of experience as described. Four (4) years or more, but less than five (5) years, of experience as described. Five (5) years or more of experience as described.06 How many years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience do you have evaluating medical records for quality assurance? I do not have any experience as described.
Less than one (1) year of experience as described. One (1) year or more, but less than two (2) years, of experience as described. Two (2) years or more, but less than three (3) years, of experience as described. Three (3) years or more, but less than four (4) years, of experience as described. Four (4) years or more, but less than five (5) years, of experience as described. Five (5) years or more of experience as described.07 Indicate which of the following tasks you have performed:
Processing medical records for release of information for legal requests, subpoenas and court orders Processing release of information for third party requests Analyzing charts for completeness Coding medical records for diagnosis and procedures using ICD-9-CM Abstracting medical records for medical indices Processing the flow of medical records in a central filing area Coding Medi-Care medical records using diagnostic related groups (DRG's) I have not performed any of the tasks above.
08 Indicate which of the following areas you have used a computer to assist you with the following medical record applications:Coding Chart retrieval Chart location monitoring Monitoring physicians' incomplete medical records I have not performed any of the tasks above.
09 I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them.
I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.
I have read and understand the above information. Yes No Required Question