Registered Health Information Technologist

The Position

• Will take initiative will stay focused on goals and is proactive.
• Is organized and results-driven as you will be responsible for several projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Can manage stress well as you will encounter pressing demands from multiple sources.
• Is a team player as you will be responsible for providing effective and supportive feedback to team members.
• Has innovative ideas and explores different solutions.
• Is a strong communicator. You will be in constant communication (verbally and in writing) with staff and requestors

• Act as the Custodian of Records for the Behavioral Health Division
• Supervise train and evaluate the work of clerical or technical staff engaged in medical record activities
• Develop policies and procedures involving the creation use storage preservation and disposition of medical records
• Assist in the preparation of complex periodic and special reports on Behavioral Health activities for use by Behavioral Health Leadership as well as for State and other agencies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of medical record activities and initiate and monitor appropriate improvement activities
• Respond to requests for access or use of medical records

• You will work on behalf of the Behavioral Health Division which is part of an integrated healthcare system under one umbrella Contra Costa Health Services
• You will perform rewarding work that benefits consumers as well as the agency as a whole
• You will work in a mission-based organization that strives to provide the best healthcare using a whole-person care approach

• You will need to review the current structure and create a new structure in place for a robust medical records system
• You will need to be flexible and adapt to quickly changing healthcare requirements
• You will need to learn the specific nuances of medical records in behavioral health including both mental health and alcohol and drug services

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Business Process Analysis:Defining assessing and improving operational processes and workflow

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate: Possession of a valid Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator certificate issued by the American Health Information Association.

Substitution: Graduation from an American Health Information Management Association approved Health Information Technologist or Health Information Administrator program. Within 12 months of employment appointees must pass an examination for certification as a Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator administered by the American Health Information Management Association.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online at and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation:Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing will be evaluated to determine each candidates relevant education training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%).