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Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Health Information Technician 2

OHFull-time

1mo

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

  • Meet with and interview patients
  • Patient billing including responding to billing inquiries and issues
  • Process new applications, suspensions, terminations, appeals, and payments
  • Coordinate (HCAP) Hospital Care Assurance Program
  • Liaison to Social Work and Internal customers
  • Diagnostic Coding advisor
  • Attend meetings, seminars, and trainings
  • Organize and monitor EHR and medical records to ensure compliance
  • Enforce all State, and Federal guidelines
  • Comply with Medicaid/Medicare standards, and follow CMS guidelines

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #29 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F. This position is located within our Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio.

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, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

Pay increase of 4.5% July 1, 2025 and a 3% increase July 1, 2026.

Longevity supplement after 5 years of service

Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment

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.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of health information technology or health information administration program; JCAH & Medicare/Medicaid

regulations governing medical record keeping; laws governing confidentiality of patient information; medical terminology.

Skill in use of typewriter & calculator. Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; write

routine business letters, evaluations or records following standard procedures; write meaningful, concise & accurate

reports; proofread medical records & reports & recognize errors & missing information; gather, collate & classify

information about data, people or things.

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

Bernadette Dudley (330) 467-7131 Ext. 2335

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Northcoast Behavioral Health

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield

Compensation

$23.12 - $29.23

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Medical Records

Technical Skills

Medical records

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Confidentiality, Proofreading

Agency Overview

Health Information Technician 2

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values

  • Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
  • Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
  • Value Driven
  • Innovative (Yes Before No)
  • Strong Sense of Urgency

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.