The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking a Health Information Technician for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center in Chicago, Illinois. This role supports the Health Information Administrator by preparing specialized reports, evaluating health information records, ensuring compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards, serving as an audit specialist, measuring data accuracy, representing the organization in court actions related to health care records, and providing training on health information policies and procedures.
To qualify, candidates must have:
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of college
- One year of experience in health information records procedures
- Accreditation as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Additional conditions of employment:
- Ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers
- Ability to obtain Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) within 12 months of hire
- Ability to pass the IDHS background check
- Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law
State of Illinois benefits include:
- Pension program
- Competitive group insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- 3 paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually
- 13 paid holidays annually, 14 on even-numbered years
- Flexible work schedules when available
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Deferred compensation program
- Optional pre-tax programs for medical care and dependent care assistance
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans
- 5% salary differential for bilingual positions
- Commuter savings program (Chicago only)
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$56,964 - $77,352
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago