Health Information Technician II

Mat-Su Health Services is seeking a Health Information Technician II to join our team!

About us: 

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Our Mission, dedicated to improving the health of our community, one person at a time—through affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care, attracts and inspires a caring, competent workforce. To learn more about our agency or view career opportunities, visit our website: https://www.mshsak.org/

Summary:

Under the direction of the Health Information Manager, the Health Information Technician assists in providing for the efficient creation, updating, retention, and management of medical records.

Essential Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position requires compliance with MSHS’ compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be considered part of the regular performance evaluation.
• Continuously monitor the system for incoming electronic faxes. Respond and/or route to the appropriate party promptly.  
• Accurately and efficiently import/scan client records (faxed and paper copies) into the client’s EHR and notify appropriate staff of adding new information.
• Maintain Crisis Call log for crisis calls and crisis intervention notes:
• Forward crisis notes to appropriate staff by email;
• Scan information into (active) client EHR;
• Place (inactive) client notes into Crisis Folder;
• Enter data into the appropriate program.
• Perform internal audit of scanned documents into client charts monthly. 
• Enter AK AIMS Intake and discharge data in CMHC. 
• Perform various client file updates in the appropriate electronic medical records system.
• Enters provider information and/or provider transfers into CMHC and NextGen to reflect client status.
• Assist the Health Information Manager with reports for internal peer review audits
• Pulls employee TB results and reports them to Human Resources. 
• Researches problems, missing data questions, or errors in information and provides for the resolution and correction to same.
• Run daily schedule for clinicians in NextGen EHR and research treatment plan information to ensure that services for next day appointments are covered for billing.
• Accurately process basic ROI requests. 
• Research and destroy client records according to MSHS’ retention policy, the statutes of the State of Alaska, and established procedures.

• Pull archived charts as requested by authorized staff.
• Perform miscellaneous copying as requested.
• Serve on Agency ad-hoc committees as requested or assigned.
• Other position-related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily inside a heated, ventilated, and well-lighted environment.
• Job is considered low-risk for hazard exposure.
• MSHS is a nonsmoking campus.

Physical Demands An employee must meet the work environment characteristics described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Requires speaking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, lifting under 50 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate standard office and other equipment or appliances.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision acuity.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency. 
• Experience with Electronic Health Record System(s) required.
• Minimum of two years prior clerical experience, with experience in medical records maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

General Requirements:

• Clear background check (subject to DHSS background check)
• Current tuberculosis screening test result
• First Aid and CPR certifications must be obtained within two weeks of hire.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Employment Practices:

Mat-Su Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.