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CITC, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Health Information Management Technician
Department: Finance
Reports To: Health Information Management Specialist
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: E6
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
AKBCU: No ICPA: No
General Functions:
The Health Information Management Technician facilitates improvement in the overall quality of provider documentation. This position strives to ensure that providers’ clinical documentation appropriately reflects the level of services rendered to a participant and is complete and accurate. This is achieved through a combination of documentation review and extensive interaction with providers and staff to provide the feedback and education needed. The position participates and supports in the standardization of forms and processes and helps to ensure adherence to policies and procedures across CITC for Health information Management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitates improvement in the overall quality, completeness and accuracy of service documentation consistent with guidelines outlined by CARF, Alaska Regulations, payor requirements and CITC and department policy
Performs periodic reviews of service documentation for completeness, tracks trends and proposes initiatives to improve quality and provides feedback to program and HIM leadership
Provides best practice education and coaching to providers and staff in the development of and ongoing adherence to service documentation standards to ensure that services rendered are documented in a complete and accurate manner
Assists with the coordination and/or response to requests for information from subpoenas.
Participates in the development, revision, review, of all forms used.
Promotes a positive, team-work environment performing best practice workflows.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives for electronic health information systems for data completion.
Documents system and processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities Related to Participant Privacy:
Employee is expected to actively participate in CITC privacy training and to protect the privacy of participant information in accordance with CITC's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law. Failure to comply with CITC's policies and procedures on participant privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Employee may access protected health information and other participant information only to the extent necessary to complete job duties. Employee may only share such information on a need to know basis with others who have job responsibilities related to treatment, payment, or other CITC operations.
Employee is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding CITC's policies and procedures on participant privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
Job Specifications:
Communication: Ability to synthesize requirements and produce well written documentation.
Problem-solving: Analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
Collaboration: Work positively with team members of diverse backgrounds.
Adaptability: Flexible and eager to take new challenges.
Time management: Prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.
Inclusive mindset: Value diversity and peers of all backgrounds.
Willingness to learn: Seek opportunities to expand skills and knowledge.
Minimum Core Competencies: CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Two (2) years in Health Information Management or related healthcare experience
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Electronic Health Records Systems (eg: CareLogic)
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Report Writing Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with case management and behavioral health related documentation improvement
Experience implementing and using CareLogic EHR system
Experience working with SAAS applications
Bachelor’s degree and/or applicable industry certification
At least one of the following certifications:
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
Physical Requirements:
Primarily works in an office setting, with extended periods of time at a desk and on a computer.
NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by CITC’s Native Preference Policy 6.120, CITC maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household members for Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify the duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Full Time
Public Administration
$52k-72k (estimate)
03/25/2024
05/23/2024
citci.org
ANCHORAGE, AK
200 - 500
1983
GLORIA O'NEIL
<$5M
Public Administration
CITC stands for Cook Inlet Tribal Council. But more than that, CITC stands for people, partnership, and potential. Our mission is to work in partnership with Our People to develop opportunities that fulfill Our endless potential. We believe that when we work together, we can help each other develop our talents and strengths, and become successful and self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities. People. Partnership. Potential. When people come to CITC, they join a network of caring partners who can help you achieve your goals, pursue opportunities, and overcome challenges. Whether it ...
s getting an education, a training certificate, a job, or a better job, we can help. We believe that when we work together, we can help each other develop our strengths and talents, and become successful and self-sufficient individuals, families and communities. Since its inception in 1983, CITC has grown from a fledgling, grass-roots operation with only three employees, to one of the nations preeminent culturally responsive social-service organizations serving nearly 12,000 people annually, and employing more than 400 passionate and caring individuals. An array of support services includes education, employment and training services, workforce development, family preservation, and support for individuals recovering from addiction, substance abuse, or incarceration.
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