What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Technologist position at Capital Area Counseling Service?
Health Information Technologist
$5,000 Hiring Bonus!
Location: Pierre, SD
Employment Category: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: COO
Benefits: Employer paid monthly premiums for health, dental, and life insurance for the employee; 401K participation with an up to 6% match after meeting eligibility requirements; paid holidays; paid YMCA family membership; and vacation and medical leave
Perquisites: Continued education/professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment that promotes staff wellness and self-care.
Position Description: The Health Information Technologist acts as the direct line to clinical and administrative staff to ensure proper management of the electronic health record (EHR) system. This position functions as the main backup for main office coverage.
Primary Responsibilities:
EHR System Management
Works with CACS’ Chief Finance and Operations Officer, IT Manager, and Clinical Director to maintain the electronic health record (EHR) configuration keys and authorization codes.
Ensures profiles are properly configured within the EHR.
Acts as CACS’ administrator with the State of South Dakota STARS.
Oversees the uploading of client demographics and outcome tools to the STARS website in accordance with State of South Dakota rules.
Works directly with clinical staff and the billing specialist to maintain proper client demographic information, coverage, and programs to ensure effective billing practices.
Assists with deleting progress notes if errors are found and updating program enrollments as needed.
Provides Streamline onboarding training for all new clinical and administrative staff.
Maintains proper documentation tracking procedures to ensure client documentations are completed in a timely manner according to SD administrative rules, such as financial eligibility documentation and outcome tools.
Provides communication and follow-up to clinical staff to ensure documentation is completed when client presents to the main office.
Provider Credentialing
Manages and oversees the credentialing of providers on a timely basis.
Administrative/Reception
Assists in the daily function of the administrative assistant reception position on all clerical and administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
Ensuring the front entry and reception area is in order and welcoming and anticipating the needs of others in order to ensure positive experiences for clients.
Managing office telephone systems, including answering calls and returning messages and routing calls as necessary.
Collecting payments, process payments and maintains a system for recording payments from clients.
Adding and updating client coverage as needed in EHR system.
Filing, copying, faxing, and medical record requests.
Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments (i.e. contacting clients to remind of upcoming appointments and documenting response).
Preparing meeting rooms, assisting clients with setting up telehealth system, and taking patient vitals prior to psychiatric provider appointments.
Required Skills / Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to act independently, with good judgment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to clearly set expectations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to mental health /addiction services and programs.
Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize work.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with the agency compliance plan and code of ethics.
Excellent computer skills/proficient in computer applications, specifically MS Office, word processing, spreadsheets, data entry and internet.
Problem solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Valid Driver’s License.
May need to use personal vehicle for work-related tasks and must provide proof of insurance.
Education and Experience
An associate’s degree in health information technology or 2 years of equivalent experience.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
