DOC Centralia CC Health Information Administrator

State of Illinois•Centralia, IL

10d•$5,556 - $7,819•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a detailed oriented person to serve as Health Information Administrator at the Centralia Correctional Center. This individual will work with health information data, files, and treatment data. We are seeking a candidate that would be a self-motivated, task-oriented, organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of college and certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Plus, one year of professional experience in a health information records facility; OR Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of high school, completion of an approved medical records training program plus certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Plus, five years of progressively responsible experience as an RHIT in management of a medical records program.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires the ability to pass a drug screen.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least one (1) year supervisory experience.
Prefers at least one (1) year working with statistical reports.
Prefers at least one (1) year working with medical complaints.
Prefers at least one (1) year working with medical contracts.
Prefers at least one (1) year working with performance evaluations.
Prefers at least one (1) year keeping and preparing medical records.
Prefers at least one (1) year maintaining confidentiality in a medical setting.
Prefers at least one (1) year working with health information records.
Prefers at least one (1) year working with individuals' insurance, social security, and discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and participates in the compilation, preparation and maintenance of statistical, program, medical records, and reports which reflect a complete treatment, training and health information history of the individual in custody.
Directs and prepares the gathering of health information data.
Reviews and interprets the Department of Correction's Health Care Services recommendations and policies concerning recording methods and procedures.
Serves as working supervisor.
Conducts in-service training programs pertaining to confidentiality of and proper procedures for keeping records.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources