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Lake County is Hiring a Health Information Technician Near IL 60085, IL
Physically located on-site at the Health Department, the Health Information Technician (HIT) serves our community as the primary point of contact for Health Information Management (HIM). Under minimal supervision, the HIT plays an important role in ensuring that patients utilizing Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center’s diverse programs are treated with courtesy and that their needs are met in an efficient and timely manner. This individual will process, maintain, and release medical records in compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements and agency policies, perform Quality Assurance audits, generate reports, and maintain Master Patient Index integrity.
- Appropriately respond to requests for patient information in a timely manner ensuring that a valid Authorization for Release of Information (ROI), subpoena, or court order is obtained in accordance with all federal and state statutes and facility policies.
- Conduct compliance audits.
- Act as a liaison between the Release of Information Vendor, Health Information Management, Providers, and Central Billing Office regarding ROI functions.
- Act as an ROI resource for HIM Clerks.
- Identify and merge duplicate data in the Master Patient Index.
- Provide Patient Portal support.
- Generate monthly reports as requested.
- Request Document Destruction Certificate from the State of Illinois in accordance with the standards of the Local Records Commission.
- Attend appropriate in-service education, mandatory in-service drills, staff meetings, and seminars for professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Associate Degree in Health Information Management is required.
- AHIMA RHIT or RHIA certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Possess a robust understanding of HIPAA/patient confidentiality.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, laws, ordinances, regulations, and established policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with great accuracy.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with employees at all levels as well as our diverse clientele.
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center have been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Job Summary
Full Time
07/03/2022
12/01/2022
lakecountyor.org
LAKEVIEW, OR
50 - 100
1870
ANN TURKLE
$200M - $500M
Public Administration
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