What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDOC Medical Records Technician I - (CANON CITY) position at State of Colorado?
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The Mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections**************************************************************** If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;Medical and dental health plans;Short and long term disability coverage;Paid life insurance;11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.Who May Apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only.Location: The position is located in Canon City, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This full-time position exists to perform health record assembly, maintenance, movement, storage, filing, retrieval, data entry, as well as release of health record information in accordance with established rules and regulations for the Colorado Department of Corrections. Work is extremely detailed and requires a high rate of accuracy in order to meet legal requirements. This position serves as clinical administrative support to multi-disciplinary staff. Duties are as follows, but not limited to: Safeguard and protect the inmate's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with Colorado statutes and HIPAA regulations;Manage requests utilizing a wide variety of applications for medical record information from inmates, third party payers and others;Process requests in a timely and efficient manner within established timeline standards, maintaining quality and accuracy; Determine validity of requests for release of confidential health care information;Execute, copies and distributes the release of clinical information from health records;Request clinical information from other agencies;Schedule inmates for review of health records;Prepare billing memorandums for medical release services rendered;Explain procedure and legal requirements for release of information to offenders and others including a release of information for continuity of care;Track all released and requested private health information;All subpoenas duces tecums and court orders will be handled in conjunction with the Clinical Services Support Services Manager;Procure, track and record inmate health record movement arriving in and out of the facility from other facilities and packages health records for facility movement;Research present location of inmate in order to distribute forms and health records to proper facility according to HIPPA Policy;Check for correct filing order, track dictation from specialists and hospitals and logs in computer as received;Assemble paper and electronic protected health information for facility clinic appointments and offender movement to specialty clinics;May schedule routine eye exam; orders, distributes and makes minor adjustments to eyeglasses;Provide general office support; answers phone, order office and medical supplies, distribute and track medical grievances, arrange for repair of office equipment, monthly reporting, sort and distribute mail, may assist in entering payroll;May need to work shifts and different assignment rotations needed to meet department needs. **You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998.ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
The Mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections**************************************************************** If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;Medical and dental health plans;Short and long term disability coverage;Paid life insurance;11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.Who May Apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only.Location: The position is located in Canon City, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This full-time position exists to perform health record assembly, maintenance, movement, storage, filing, retrieval, data entry, as well as release of health record information in accordance with established rules and regulations for the Colorado Department of Corrections. Work is extremely detailed and requires a high rate of accuracy in order to meet legal requirements. This position serves as clinical administrative support to multi-disciplinary staff. Duties are as follows, but not limited to: Safeguard and protect the inmate's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with Colorado statutes and HIPAA regulations;Manage requests utilizing a wide variety of applications for medical record information from inmates, third party payers and others;Process requests in a timely and efficient manner within established timeline standards, maintaining quality and accuracy; Determine validity of requests for release of confidential health care information;Execute, copies and distributes the release of clinical information from health records;Request clinical information from other agencies;Schedule inmates for review of health records;Prepare billing memorandums for medical release services rendered;Explain procedure and legal requirements for release of information to offenders and others including a release of information for continuity of care;Track all released and requested private health information;All subpoenas duces tecums and court orders will be handled in conjunction with the Clinical Services Support Services Manager;Procure, track and record inmate health record movement arriving in and out of the facility from other facilities and packages health records for facility movement;Research present location of inmate in order to distribute forms and health records to proper facility according to HIPPA Policy;Check for correct filing order, track dictation from specialists and hospitals and logs in computer as received;Assemble paper and electronic protected health information for facility clinic appointments and offender movement to specialty clinics;May schedule routine eye exam; orders, distributes and makes minor adjustments to eyeglasses;Provide general office support; answers phone, order office and medical supplies, distribute and track medical grievances, arrange for repair of office equipment, monthly reporting, sort and distribute mail, may assist in entering payroll;May need to work shifts and different assignment rotations needed to meet department needs. **You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998.ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
