Medical Records Examiner-E

Overview

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

This is a key position in the Health Information Department. Employees in this position perform a variety of functions designed to maintain the health information management system in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, DHHS rules and regulations, and accrediting and regulatory requirements. This position is primarily responsible for managing the release of patient information process, and functions as the back-up Assistant Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator, as well as the back-up in the absence of the department director.

• Manage the release of patient information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, DHHS rules and regulations, and accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the back-up Assistant Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator.
• Provide back-up coverage for the department director in their absence.

Position Location/Remote Office: 1312 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. The selected incumbent will be required to physically report to this office. Confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. As a condition of employment, a background investigation and criminal records check are required.

• Education:
  
  Possession of an associate's degree in health information or medical record technology.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Experience:
  • Medical Record Examiner 8:
    No specific type or amount is required.
  • Medical Record Examiner 9:
    One year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8.
  • Medical Record Examiner E10:
    Two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 9.

• Apply online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Document relevant experience and/or education in resume, transcript, and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month/year and hours per week).
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of official transcript(s) (scanned copies accepted; web-based or unofficial copies are not accepted). Official transcripts must show institution name, degree awarded, date, and registrar's signature.
• Failure to complete any items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here.

The Department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about this position, email MDHHSVacancies. Please reference the job posting number in the subject line.

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