Health Information Technician 2

State of Ohio • Northfield, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Health Information Technician 2 Who we are: At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

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.
• Knowledge of health information technology or health information administration program; JCAH & Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing medical record keeping; laws governing confidentiality of patient information; medical terminology.
• Skill in use of typewriter & calculator.
• Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; write routine business letters, evaluations or records following standard procedures; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; proofread medical records & reports & recognize errors & missing information; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and interview patients
• Patient billing including responding to billing inquiries and issues
• Process new applications, suspensions, terminations, appeals, and payments
• Coordinate (HCAP) Hospital Care Assurance Program
• Liaison to Social Work and Internal customers
• Diagnostic Coding advisor
• Attend meetings, seminars, and trainings
• Organize and monitor EHR and medical records to ensure compliance
• Enforce all State, and Federal guidelines
• Comply with Medicaid/Medicare standards, and follow CMS guidelines

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Longevity supplement after 5 years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees