HEALTH INFORMATION ASSOCIATE

State of Illinois•Alton, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Health Information Associate for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to assist in the planning, organizing, and directing of the day-to-day operating activities in the Health Information Systems. Participates in the review, correction, preparation and maintenance of the patient clinical files and related statistical records and reports in accordance with the American Medical Records Association (AMRA). Attends weekly court hearings.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to two (2) years of college and one (1) year of health-related office experience OR completion of high school and three (3) years of health-related office experience.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers, hardware, and software applications.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, organizing, and directing of the day-to-day activities in the Health Information systems.
Gathers information and writes responses to inquiries regarding current and discharged patients.
Reviews documents submitted from the living units for appropriateness and completeness for patients with upcoming court hearings.
Reviews, files, and determines eligibility of services for Medicare Part B covered patients.
Assists immediate supervisor in planning, organizing, and coordinating day-to-day activities in the Medical Records Department.
Reviews files for discharged patients for completion.
Makes necessary arrangements to state burials. Obtains copies of death certificates and forwards to appropriate agencies.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)