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Health Information Technician 

Description

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Health Information Technician for our Administration office in Rancho Cordova. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day – creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Director of HIM, this position is responsible for the managing health information, working with and providing support for NextGen and other systems used to manage and store client data.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will administrative position within the Home Office. The position is responsible for assisting Turning Point’s Health Information department with ensuring the privacy of our members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

  • Applies clinical knowledge and participates in the design, development, implementation, validation, and maintenance of EHR and other systems.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining user documentation.
  • Provide user support and training.
  • Assist with coordinating requests of programs for system modifications and enhancements.
  • Maintain a knowledge base to document specific training needs and concerns related to the application
  • Enters data either manually or using scanning technology necessary or required by protocol.
  • Assist in collecting necessary data to develop graphs, reports and presentations of results, trending and data mining
  • In collaboration with others, provides necessary data for analysis, interpretation and development of recommendations based on findings.
  • Develops and generates routine and/or ad-hoc reporting
  • Completes tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
  • Provides support to other staff members as needed.
  • Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
  • Attends all team and agency staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured by the CFO. CEO, COO.
  • Meets the standards set for performance in all aspects of job duties.
  • Meets the standard for consistent attendance (not more than a 5% absence rate per month) by reporting to every scheduled shift on time and ready to work and by the judicious use of paid sick leave and avoiding any situations resulting in the need to dock pay for time not worked.

Knowledge of:

  • Turning Point’s Mission, Vision and Core Values
  • Privacy laws, release of information, and principles of HIM
  • Medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information.
  • Electronic health records (NextGen, Avatar and Anasazi preferred).
  • SQL; adept at queries and report writing.
  • Microsoft office suite
  • Statistics to the degree necessary to communicate easily with statisticians.
  • Data-mining techniques and procedures and knowledge of when their use is appropriate.
  • Coding classification systems.

Ability to:

  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Manage patient health information and medical records; collecting and analyzing patient date and using classification systems and medical terminologies.
  • Present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
  • Get to multiple locations typically via car.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 
Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited university or college with a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Technology or a related field or one (1) to two (2) years of relatable experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

  • California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving; and,
  • Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Open Date 1/19/2022  
Location Administration  
EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.  
adjustedSeniorityDate None Specified 


This position is currently not accepting applications.

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