Health Information Technician 2

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees

• . For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes :
• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience / education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment & / or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Health Information Technician 2

Who we are :

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

DBH Values :

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness second-chance hiring and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect both in the community and within our own team .

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Completion of health information technology or health information administration program offered by technical school or university / college which would qualify applicant for accreditation as registered health information administrator (RHIA) or registered health information technician (RHIT). If curriculum did not include training in pharmacology applicants must also have 1 course in pharmacology. Completion of 90 hr. national association of practical nurses educational services may be substituted for 1 course in pharmacology.

Job Skills : Medical records

Maintain accurate and complete patient health records ensuring required documentation and signatures are in place.

Organize and file medical / psychiatric reports assessments evaluations and treatment plans.

Support admissions transfers and record closure processes with internal teams and state partners.

Process requests for health information in compliance with confidentiality and release-of-information policies.

Prepare charts admission packets discharge summaries and required statistical reports.

Identify and resolve record deficiencies; update patient profiles and diagnostic coding

Thi s is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA / AFSCME bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of 29 on the OCSEAPay Range Schedule. This position is located within our 1101 Summit Road Cincinnati OH 45237

Unless required by any applicable union contract and / or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Crisis Management,Motivational Interviewing,Patient Care,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Case Management,Experience with Children,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1