HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALIST, HEALTH SERVICES (SALEM)

Company: State of Oregon
Location: Salem
Posted on: October 15, 2024

Job Description:

Initial Posting Date:
10/10/2024

Application Deadline:
10/20/2024

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Salary Range:
$4,568 - $5,742

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Health Information Specialist, Health Services (Salem)

Job Description:
Health Information Specialist, Health Services (Salem)

Central Health Services - Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

About the Job - Your Role

The Health Information Specialist position coordinates the activities of Paroled Medical Records for Health Services' central administration. This includes the compilation, processing, and maintenance of medical records for adults in custody (AICs) medical charts after release from DOC custody. The incumbent acts as a liaison for physicians or other medical personnel needing or providing medical records pertaining to the AIC population. Position is responsible for records retention, archival, and response to public records requests. These activities must meet all the requirements set forth by administrative rules, federal and state laws pertaining to medical information and confidentiality. The Health Information Specialist serves as custodian of all AIC medical records maintained by the Health Services Division.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience related to the class concept.

OR

An Associate degree in Health Information Technology from an accredited program.

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience using Electronic Health Records

Requested Skills

• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, disruptive conditions, and changing priorities
• Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning
• Experience with records management
• Experience with Electronic Health Records
• Communicate information effectively (verbal and written)
• Explaining and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Medical record keeping regulations, principles, and practices
• Reading comprehension to understand medical and work-related documents
• Navigating computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
  
  Provide a cover letter no more than 1 page demonstrating/explaining:
  • Experiences you have preparing you for this position.
  • How these experiences relate to the minimum qualifications, essential attributes, and requested skills of this position. Working Conditions
    
    You will be expected to role model prosocial behavior and have an attitude conveying dignity and respect in the treatment of others. Able to acknowledge everyone is capable of positive change. Requires contact with adults in custody who may become violent. Walking or standing for long periods of time, climbing and descending stairs. Exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards inherent in a health care and correctional setting. You will need to be able to lift 50 lbs., maneuver, and move with or without reasonable accommodations.
    
    About the Department
    
    The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
    
    The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
    
    The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
    
    Benefits
    
    The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
    
    The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
    • Family health, vision, and dental insurance
    • Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
    • 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
    • Optional short and long-term disability
    • Term life insurance
    • Fully paid retirement program
    • Oregon Saving Growth Plan
    • Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
    • And more About the Process - What to Expect
      • After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
      • Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
      • The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
      • Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
      • Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
      • A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
      • A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team! Requirements for Employment
        
        The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
        
        Additional Information - Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
        
        Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
        
        We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
        
        The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
        
        Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility. Please note - if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.
        
        Questions
        
        If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
        
        Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, Kelli.L.Ketchum@doc.oregon.gov
        
        Reference Number: Req-167212
        • Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
        • Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
        • ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
        • This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
        • This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

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