What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Records Specialist I - Veterans Services position at State of Idaho?
Description
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected.
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services is recruiting for a full-time Technical Records Specialist 1 position at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Post Falls.
The ideal candidate must have the ability to adapt easily to change, ensure quality work and must be able to maintain confidentiality.
In this position, the employee will be responsible for coordinating medical appointments and transportation for residents. They will also prepare paperwork and medical records for new admissions, monitor lab and x-ray schedules, track lab results, review physician orders for accuracy, and maintain resident medical charts to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Incumbents may also deal with public officials, business representatives, and/or the general public to identify and resolve non-routine issues.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain medical records for admissions, discharges, and ongoing care
- Enter and update data, including physician orders and resident information
- Manage lab results, appointment schedules, and transportation arrangements.
- Scan, file, and organize medical documents
- Assist visitors and coordinate with internal and external departments
Minimum Qualifications:
- Monitoring a records system to identify and correct errors
- Researching a variety of sources to resolve problems
- Interpreting, explaining, and applying regulations, laws, or complex policies to carry out assignments
- Entering and retrieving data using a computerized records system
Minimum Qualification Specialties:
Some knowledge of:
- Medical terminology and the general benefits of Medicaid, Medicare, and major insurance companies.
Experience:
- Using spreadsheet software; storing, retrieving, and compiling information in a report format using data base software.
- Working with sensitive or restricted data.
- Using MS Excel and MS Outlook.
WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:
- Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
- Paid parental leave
- Eleven paid holidays a year
- Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans
- Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness programs
- Robust ongoing training opportunities
- Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
