State of Ohio · 3 months ago
Health Information Technician 2**
Northcoast Behavioral Health1756 Sagamore Road
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe State of Ohio's Department of Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals affected by mental health and substance use disorders. The Health Information Technician 2 will manage patient records, billing inquiries, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while collaborating with social work and internal customers.
GovernmentOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Meet with and interview patients
Patient billing including responding to billing inquiries and issues
Process new applications, suspensions, terminations, appeals, and payments
Coordinate (HCAP) Hospital Care Assurance Program
Liaison to Social Work and Internal customers
Diagnostic Coding advisor
Attend meetings, seminars, and trainings
Organize and monitor EHR and medical records to ensure compliance
Enforce all State, and Federal guidelines
Comply with Medicaid/Medicare standards, and follow CMS guidelines
Qualification
Required
Completion of health information technology or health information administration program offered by technical school or university/college which would qualify applicant for accreditation as registered health information administrator (RHIA) or registered health information technician (RHIT)
If curriculum did not include training in pharmacology, applicants must also have 1 course in pharmacology
Completion of 90 hr. national association of practical nurses educational services may be substituted for 1 course in pharmacology
Knowledge of health information technology or health information administration program
Knowledge of JCAH & Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing medical record keeping
Knowledge of laws governing confidentiality of patient information
Knowledge of medical terminology
Skill in use of typewriter & calculator
Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context
Ability to write routine business letters, evaluations or records following standard procedures
Ability to write meaningful, concise & accurate reports
Ability to proofread medical records & reports & recognize errors & missing information
Ability to gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Company
State of Ohio
State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – is a privilege to serve families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
Founded in 1803
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
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