Health Information Technician I

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position is assigned responsibilities related to preparing, classifying, and abstracting medical reports in the medical records unit. This includes reviewing medical records for completeness and accuracy, preparing statistical and case reports, preparing materials for admissions and discharges, and ensuring all data is properly coded.

Requirements

Eligibility for accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); or two years of experience working with patient records in a medical setting such as a hospital, state institution, medical clinic or a physician’s office.
Must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Reviewing medical records for completeness and accuracy and referring incomplete or inaccurate reports to appropriate staff for correction.
Preparing statistical, case, and other types of reports.
Preparing materials and forms and gathering all pertinent information and data for admissions and discharges.
Ensuring all data is properly coded.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Student Loan repayment options
Training opportunities for CEU requirements