Health Information Technician I​/II

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individual to join our team as a Health Information Technician I/II. In this vital role, you will support the accurate and secure management of health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and contributing to the overall quality of healthcare services. Whether you're an entry-level professional looking to start your career (Level I) or an experienced technician seeking to advance your expertise (Level II), this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

Join us in our mission to deliver high-quality care through excellence in health information management.

Health Information Technician I/II is part of a career series for Health Information Technician I, II and III. Classes in this series perform paraprofessional level duties in the collection, maintenance, release and reporting of health records; review, analyze and verify records for completeness and accuracy; code and index diagnoses and special therapies; maintain information using an electronic health records system and perform other duties as assigned.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Health Information Technician I:
Either A:
Possession of a valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certificate from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or equivalent.
Or B:
Two years of closely related medical records experience.

Health Information Technician II
:
Three years of experience as a Health Information Technician I or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates

As applicable, certifications must be maintained throughout employment in accordance with the requirements of the certifying agency.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources  . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. The duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential duties of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process.

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