Health Information Technician 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

361d

About The Position

At OhioMHAS, the position involves primary medical records management, which includes the release of information, transcription tasks such as downloading and formatting documents, tracking document completion, compiling data for chart completion, assembling and analyzing discharges, and processing discharge referral information. This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 29 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. The position is located within the Central Ohio Behavior Healthcare Campus at 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Requirements

• Completion of health information technology or health information administration program offered by technical school or university/college which would qualify applicant for accreditation as registered health information administrator (RHIA) or registered health information technician (RHIT)
• If curriculum did not include training in pharmacology, applicants must also have 1 course in pharmacology
• Completion of 90 hr. national association of practical nurses educational services may be substituted for 1 course in pharmacology

Nice To Haves

• Cultural Awareness
• Building Trust
• Collaboration
• Establishing Relationships
• Decision Making
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication

Responsibilities

• Release of Information
• Transcription - downloads documents, formats documents, and tracks document completion
• Compiles data for chart completion
• Assembles/analyzes discharges
• Processes discharge referral information

Benefits

• Health insurance upon hire with 85% of medical coverage premium paid by the state
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period
• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off - vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees