NEOGOV · 4 months ago
DSHS WSH Health Records Technician 2
Pierce County – Lakewood, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25.45/hr - $34.23/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV, through the Department of Social and Health Services, is seeking a Health Records Technician 2 to join their team at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of patient records, processing Requests for Information, and conducting audits to support patient care and legal requirements.
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Responsibilities
Manage multiple Western State Hospital (WSH) record systems, including medical, legal status, and quality improvement records, while providing customer service to staff and external partners
Conduct audits of medical staff documentation and discharge records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ICD-9/10 coding standards, preventing potential fraud and abuse
Perform compliance audits required by The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
Code and diagnose using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and DSM IV-R manuals, and maintain physician and disease indexes in the WSH Cache database system
Coordinate hospital admissions by verifying documentation and diagnostic coding accuracy, assembling patient records, and ensuring timely distribution of admission paperwork
Review and process public record and protected health information (PHI) disclosure requests, including redaction, documentation, and release of records in accordance with legal requirements
Support medical staff with research, assist in student training, and oversee records retention, archiving, and destruction in compliance with state hospital requirements
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in health information management, business administration, or a related field AND at least three years of experience in a health information management (medical records) office, office management, healthcare privacy office, compliance office, or closely related area
An associate's degree in health information management, business administration, or a related field AND at least five years of experience in a health information management (medical records) office, office management, healthcare privacy office, compliance office, or closely related area
Current and ongoing accreditation through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Expert knowledge of CMS, TJC, and related regulatory standards governing health records management
Strong understanding of medical record systems, coding standards, and compliance requirements
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in documentation and record processing
Excellent oral and written communication skills for working with medical staff, legal professionals, and the public
Superior organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for effective collaboration across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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