Health Information Technician

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Division of Management Services, Bureau of Records Management is recruiting to fill a Health Information Technician 1 position. This position is based out of Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, WI.

This position provides complex administrative and program support, requiring analytical and independent reasoning skills. The primary areas of responsibility include management of confidential Health Care Records (HCR) for returning Persons in our Care, processing requests for confidential health information from within and outside of the DOC, tracking HCRs pertaining to released offenders, implementing Records Retention/Disposition Authorizations issued by the Public Records Board and scanning, indexing and validating paper HCRs as it relates to ongoing EMR digitization and optimization efforts.

Additional responsibilities include entering and reviewing data in electronic databases, participating in special projects and administrative assignments, responding to verbal and written communications, drafting documents as directed, offering input for the development of new and revision of existing policies and forms, and providing overall administrative support functions.

This position is in pay schedule and range 06-11 with a starting pay of $20.52/hour
. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12-month probationary period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

NOTE:
This position is eligible to work remotely up to 3 days per week.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Using electronic databases and computer software (e.g., Microsoft excel, Word, Access, etc.)
• Providing customer service and/or administrative support in an office setting (e.g., maintaining files and/or records, drafting correspondence, assembling materials)
• Working with and responding to medical records requests, including compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality laws.

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on June 22nd, 2026.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affid... workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.