DSHS ESH Health Records Technician

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DSHS ESH Health Records Technician 1

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for a Health Records Technician 1 (HRT1) position in the Health Information Management (HIM) department. This position ensures the security and confidentiality of protected health information and requires knowledge of general health information management. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our highly motivated team.

The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ESH is a state psychiatric hospital with an operating capacity of 375 beds located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Medical Lake, Washington.

Note:

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain paper and electronic health records; track patient documents using digital and physical data systems.
• Assemble, audit, and transcribe patient records for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness; resolve documentation deficiencies with professional staff.
• Perform quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards set by Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Abstract, compile, and enter patient information into statewide and department databases; prepare narrative and statistical reports.
• Review, organize, and process court documents received throughout the patient’s hospitalization; maintain and monitor established record‑keeping and filing systems.
• Assist with responding to medical record requests in compliance with policies, laws, and requirements, including scanning and redacting records.
• Develop and revise hospital forms, coordinate record retention, archiving, and transmitting paper records, and collaborate with other Health Information Management (HIM) team members to provide excellent service.

Who should apply?

Two years of experience in HIM or in a healthcare privacy and/or compliance office or related area. Combined experience in the above areas may be substituted year for year for experience desired.

Email alex.baclaan.gov and reference job number 08709.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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