Health Information Specialist – Pendleton Cottage

Position Title:

Health Information Specialist – Pendleton Cottage (Pendleton, Oregon)

Job Summary:

The Health Information Specialist will maintain accurate and complete medical records for a 24/7, 16-bed State-Run Secure Residential Treatment Facility, support Medicaid billing, and perform related administrative duties.

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records for a 24/7, 16-bed State-Run Secure Residential Treatment Facility.
• Oversee diagnostic coding in the EHR system, ensuring accurate assignment and verification of ICD‑10 codes.
• Support Medicaid billing processes and ensure timely submission of claims.
• Audit records, enter demographic data, and maintain HIPAA‑compliant archiving to ensure integrity and accessibility of medical records.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to support development and completion of records.
• Provide administrative support, including coordinating meetings, schedules, and maintaining organized documentation systems.

• Two years of experience related to health information (processing, maintaining, compiling, and/or reporting on patient information for health requirements or standards).
• OR an associate’s degree in Health Information Technology from an accredited program.
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience submitting prior authorization requests for Medicaid billing.
• Ability to apply administrative rules for audit and quality assurance.
• Experience collaborating with diverse disciplines (QMHA, QMHP, and other licensed professionals).
• Experience with medical, psychiatric, and legal terminology and medical transcription standards.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe DC.
• Experience with hybrid (paper and electronic) medical records in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes related to disclosure of patient information.

• Low‑cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and families.
• Optional benefits: life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options.
• Paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities.

Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.