DSHS DDA Health Records Technician 1
DSHS DDA Health Records Technician 1
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DSHS DDA Health Records Technician 1
Developmental Disabilities Administration(DDA) is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for a Health Records Technician 1 (HRT1 position in the Health Information Management (HIM) department. This position ensures the security and confidentiality of protected health information and requires knowledge of general health information management. We are looking for a detailoriented individual to join our highly motivated team at our Yakima Valley location.
Note: Opportunities performed onsite at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5 premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what youll do:- Prepare analyze and maintain paper and electronic health records; track patient documents using digital and physical data systems.
- Assemble audit and transcribe patient records for completeness accuracy and timeliness; resolve documentation deficiencies with professional staff.
- Perform quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with policies procedures and standards set by Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Abstract compile and enter patient information into statewide and department databases; prepare narrative and statistical reports.
- Review organize and process court documents received throughout the patients hospitalization; maintain and monitor established recordkeeping and filing systems.
- Assist with responding to medical record requests in compliance with policies laws and requirements including scanning and redacting records.
- Develop and revise hospital forms coordinate record retention archiving and transmittal of paper records and collaborate with other Health Information Management (HIM) team members to provide excellent service.
Who should apply
Associate degree and at least two years of experience in HIM or in a healthcare privacy and/or compliance office or related area.
Or
Combined experience in the above areas may be substituted year for year for experience desired.
Positions generally require current and ongoing accreditation through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
Questions about this opportunity Email and reference job number 02174.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
