HIT Specialist

Rocking Horse Community Health Center•Springfield, OH

23d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Health Information Technology Specialist to join our team! Rocking Horse Community Health Center (RHCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides healthcare services to some of the area’s most vulnerable populations. The organization is looking for a full-time individual to join the Health Information Technology (HIT) Team. The HIT Specialist plays a key role in the maintenance and enhancement of our EHR system and complementary software programs, providing technical expertise and ongoing training and support for staff using the EHR . Develop training materials and the training plans for new process/functionalities of the EHR & complimentary software programs. Performs training in groups and with individuals, e.g. new hires. This position also functions as a help desk and handles field support questions from providers and staff as needed responding with additional training or resolutions. This opportunity has a generous compensation package as a full-time employee. As full-time you will be offered Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Company Paid Life, and LTD insurance, and the potential to earn and accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO per year along with 10 paid holidays. RHCHC is located within walking distance of downtown Springfield, which offers a wonderful variety of locally owned & operated eateries, bakeries & coffee shops. Springfield is centrally located between Dayton & Columbus, which offers a high quality of life, and low cost of living in Southwestern Ohio. Clark County has excellent school systems and is home to Clark State College and Wittenberg University. To apply for and learn more about our mission driven organization, please visit our website @ www.rockinghorsecenter.org . All inquiries are confidential. Position Information: Position Title: Health Information Technology Specialist Primary Service Center: Springfield, Ohio (South Limestone Location) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Hourly position Work Hours: Full-time position

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required – associate’s degree is preferred.
Project management experience/skills, EHR implementation or maintenance experience, and/or experience in quality improvement or information systems in a community health center.
Ability to work in a team environment and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and patients.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of EHR software, database software, and general office computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must demonstrate an understanding of the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers as a safety net for all persons without regard for their ability to pay for services; appreciate patient-centered care in a medical home; and be committed to quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills are also necessary.
Staff are required to understand the privacy policies and procedures. Patient Health Information (PHI) is confidential, only the minimal amount of PHI necessary to accomplish the internal purpose is to be shared or released by staff.
Current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record required.
An individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and enhancement of our EHR system and complementary software programs
Providing technical expertise and ongoing training and support for staff using the EHR
Develop training materials and the training plans for new process/functionalities of the EHR & complimentary software programs
Performs training in groups and with individuals, e.g. new hires
Functions as a help desk and handles field support questions from providers and staff as needed responding with additional training or resolutions