Maintain prisoner health records in accordance with federal and state statutes, departmental policies, and procedures. Assist with documenting diagnosis codes on prisoner records, maintain health care databases, and perform continuous quality improvement activities and reporting. Coordinate the distribution of health record information, process release of information requests, prepare hard copy health records for transfer, receive hard copy records, train new health care employees on the electronic medical record, and coordinate and track specialty health care appointments. The work is performed within the secure perimeter of correctional facilities.
Education
- Associate's degree in health information or medical record technology.
Experience
- Medical Record Examiner 8: no specific type or amount of experience required.
- Medical Record Examiner 9: one year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8.
- Medical Record Examiner E10: two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 9.
Certifications
- Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Other Information
- Must meet state employment ethical standards and related disclosure requirements.
- Applicants may be subject to criminal history screening requirements under applicable Michigan law.
Benefits and Perks
- Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary, up to $200,000
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) and 457 retirement plans
- Automatic state contribution of 4% to a 401(k), with up to 5% matching contributions
- Vacation and sick leave: 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 13 or 14 paid holidays annually
- Longevity bonuses and possible recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses
- Flexible spending, health savings, and transportation fringe benefit programs
- Student loan forgiveness opportunities
- Tuition reduction opportunities
- Up to $2,000 per year in education and training reimbursement
- Alternative work schedules and remote or hybrid options depending on duties
Location
Michigan, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago