What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Technician 1 position at Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services?
What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS
Reviews, catalogs & checks medical records for completeness; organizes medical reports for placement in files; reviews charts to ensure all reports & documents (e.g., admission documents, diagnostic coding, legal status, demographics, contacts, census movements, closed discharge chart records, statistical reports) are completed, accurate & timely with signatures; assists with monitoring patient records for completion of required documentation within prescribed time frames; updates patient information in the chart of Patient Care System (PCS).
Types medical records forms; prepares charts for new admissions; fills out forms; prepares requests for specific reports or certificates; assist clinicians in properly completing chart records; monitors & edits PCS data to determine assure compliance between electronic information & the patient chart.
Compiles & types statistical reports; utilize Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) approved office productivity software, approved intra & Internet resources & information systems in an appropriate work related manner as specified in NBH policy; prepares &/or assists with preparing daily & monthly census reports, admission reports, discharge & length of stay reports; proofreads & corrects transcribed reports; prepares weekly deficiency reports & notifies clinicians on a timely basis.
Files reports, records information in logs & files & retrieve medical records in filing systems; files transcribed reports, evaluations into medical records; logs completed transcription reports, correspondence requests & deficiencies; helps compile logs & reports to determine clinician compliance with standards; packs/unpacks medical records for/from other hospital sites; retrieves charts for clinician as needed.
Provides information from medical records after determining appropriateness of request & in accordance with release of information procedures; retrieves & copies all documents; completes requests for appropriate access to charts by clinician or external reviewers.
Coordinates with other departments concerning medical record procedures & performs other duties as needed; assists other department with medical records questions or requests; attends mandatory training & seminars; acts as probate court liaison to schedule hearing for commitment & medication appeal.
This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #27 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Sunday - Saturday every other weekend/holiday. This position is located within our McKee Building at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in records management; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in medical terminology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Bernadette Dudley (330) 467-7131 Ext. 2335
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Northcoast Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield
Compensation
$20.99/Hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Medical Records
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Proofreading
Agency Overview
Health Information Technician 1
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
Reviews, catalogs & checks medical records for completeness; organizes medical reports for placement in files; reviews charts to ensure all reports & documents (e.g., admission documents, diagnostic coding, legal status, demographics, contacts, census movements, closed discharge chart records, statistical reports) are completed, accurate & timely with signatures; assists with monitoring patient records for completion of required documentation within prescribed time frames; updates patient information in the chart of Patient Care System (PCS).
Types medical records forms; prepares charts for new admissions; fills out forms; prepares requests for specific reports or certificates; assist clinicians in properly completing chart records; monitors & edits PCS data to determine assure compliance between electronic information & the patient chart.
Compiles & types statistical reports; utilize Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) approved office productivity software, approved intra & Internet resources & information systems in an appropriate work related manner as specified in NBH policy; prepares &/or assists with preparing daily & monthly census reports, admission reports, discharge & length of stay reports; proofreads & corrects transcribed reports; prepares weekly deficiency reports & notifies clinicians on a timely basis.
Files reports, records information in logs & files & retrieve medical records in filing systems; files transcribed reports, evaluations into medical records; logs completed transcription reports, correspondence requests & deficiencies; helps compile logs & reports to determine clinician compliance with standards; packs/unpacks medical records for/from other hospital sites; retrieves charts for clinician as needed.
Provides information from medical records after determining appropriateness of request & in accordance with release of information procedures; retrieves & copies all documents; completes requests for appropriate access to charts by clinician or external reviewers.
Coordinates with other departments concerning medical record procedures & performs other duties as needed; assists other department with medical records questions or requests; attends mandatory training & seminars; acts as probate court liaison to schedule hearing for commitment & medication appeal.
This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #27 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Sunday - Saturday every other weekend/holiday. This position is located within our McKee Building at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in records management; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in medical terminology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Bernadette Dudley (330) 467-7131 Ext. 2335
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Northcoast Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield
Compensation
$20.99/Hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Medical Records
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Listening, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Proofreading
Agency Overview
Health Information Technician 1
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
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