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SalaryInitial Posting Date:
03/11/2024 Application Deadline:
03/31/2024 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range:
$3,335 - $4,998 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Health Information Specialist – Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus Job Description:
- Note: A resume and cover letter are required to be attached to your online application.
The Oregon State Hospital
Oregon Health Authority
is seeking a Health Information Specialist to join the Health Information Team. The Health Information department is responsible for maintaining the medical records for patient care, legal, statistical and billing purposes at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH).Hybrid Remote Work: Position duties are eligible for an estimated 40% hybrid remote work (2 days per week after trial service period or at managers approval)
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union.
What you will do!
As a Health Information Specialist, you will transcribe dictation received from physicians and nurse practitioners to document patient care and facilitate delivery of health care services to patients as well as assist with other duties such as release of information.
For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click
here
.What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience related to Health Information.
OR
An Associate's degree in Health Information Technology from an accredited program.
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Requested Skills
- Preference will be given to applicants who are Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT).
- Experience using medical, psychiatric, and legal terminology as well as medical transcription guidelines and practices.
- Proficient in the proper use grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
- Professional, diplomatic written and oral communication skills required when serving a variety of customers to answer questions and explain information, policies, and decisions.
- Ability to understand diverse accents and dictation styles.
- Knowledge and understanding of Oregon Revised Statutes related to disclosure of patient information.
- Experience with hybrid (paper and electronic) medical records in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Experience operating transcription software.
- Experience advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities, and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable, and underrepresented populations.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe DC.
What’s in it for you?
We offer exceptional
medical, vision and dental
benefit packages for you and your qualified family members, with minimal out-of-pocket costs along with a robust paid leave package, such as sick, vacation, personal business and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans
.Not from Oregon? Learn more about our beautiful state
here
. Learn more about the Oregon State Hospital
Learn more about The Oregon State Hospital, watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video
The Oregon State Hospital is one of the newest and best state psychiatric hospitals in the country whether you work at the Salem or the Junction City campus.
Learn more about The Oregon State Hospital, watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video
here
.The Oregon State Hospital is one of the newest and best state psychiatric hospitals in the country whether you work at the Salem or the Junction City campus.
The
Oregon State Hospital
provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support.The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
- Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
- Becoming an anti-racist organization
- Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services,
- Developing and retaining a qualified inclusive workforce that represents the cultures, experiences, and values of the people of Oregon.
- Clickhereto learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.
How to Apply:
- Complete online application
- Complete questionnaire
- Upload current version of resume *(required)
- Upload cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled What we are looking for. *(required)
Applications without a resume and cover letter will be removed from consideration.
External Applicants Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this
video
for assistance.Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub worklet.
Have Questions or Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, contact: Aimee Buchholz at
aimee.d.buchholz2@oha.oregon.gov
.TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.
Additional Information:
- Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit thePay Equity Projecthomepage.
- After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
- The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
- Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources.
- Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
- Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
- Pre-employment Drug Test: Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity
The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here
.The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
