Medical Records Technician-Health Information Technician (HIT)
Veterans Health Administration
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Medical Record Examiner
State of Michigan
Corrections - Chippewa Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$24.50 - $35.56
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing and securing medical records for inmates at a state prison, ensuring everything complies with federal rules for electronic storage and handling.
The role includes creating, maintaining, and releasing health records, plus helping with quality checks, data entry, scheduling specialist appointments, and training staff on the electronic health system.
It's a good fit for someone organized with a background in health records who can work independently in a corrections setting, especially veterans given the department's support for military members.
Key Requirements
- Possession of an associate's degree in health information or medical record technology
- For Medical Record Examiner 8: No specific experience required
- For Medical Record Examiner 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8
- Ability to independently manage health information services, including creation, maintenance, storage, and release of patient records
- Compliance with federal mandates for electronic storage of patient information
- Assistance with Quality Improvement audits, data entry, coordination and tracking of specialty health care appointments
- Training employees in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
The Health Information Manager independently manages the health information (medical record) services for the Health Care Unit. This position is responsible for managing and securing patient records. This position is responsible for compliance with federal mandates for electronic storage of patient information. This position is responsible for creation, maintenance, storage and release of all health records within their facility. This position also assists with Quality Improvement audits, data entry, coordination and tracking of specialty health care appointments and training employees in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Programmatic direction is provided by the Health Informatics Coordinator from the Bureau of Health Care Services
Requirements
EducationPossession of an associate's degree in health information or medical record technology. ExperienceMedical Record Examiner 8No specific type or amount is required.
Medical Record Examiner 9One year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8.Medical Record Examiner E10Two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 9.
Additional Information
Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator.
The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.
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All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.
More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.
(un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.
Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services.
All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
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