Health Information Technician

Since 1969, MACT Health Board's mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Women's Health, and more.


Why MACT Health Care Inc?

Are you searching for a career that offers more than just a paycheck? A career where your professional skills directly empower the health and well-being of our local communities? At MACT Health Board, that's not just an idea-it's our daily mission and we invite you to explore our Career Opportunities. You won't be just another employee; you'll be a valued member of a team committed to making a difference and we know that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own. We reward our employees with competitive compensation, benefit options and provide training and advancement opportunities to provide you with the skills to succeed in your future! Our careers offer a unique balance of philanthropic opportunities, cultural preservation and individual value! When you join MACT, you'll enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee
• 403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and more
• Balanced working hours; Monday-Friday 8-5pm.
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Direct Student Loan Contributions: Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off faster
• Continuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure fees.
• Competitive Salary of $24.56-$27.72 hourly

Who you are:

We are seeking a detail oriented Medical Records or Health Information Technician for a full time role. As a member of the Compliance team, the Medical Records Tech/HIT supports a variety of functions directly related to the Archive Records Retention and Retrieval system of all health records. The Medical Records Tech/HIT will:

• File, scan, abstract and extract data of all records in the electronic/paper health records system in accordance with the organization's approved retention procedures.
• Coordination of all paperwork i.e. labs, etc. from outside facilities.
• Respond to record requests, subpoenas, and other requests within the period of time provided and only supply records in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain health records release of information and request for health records logs.
• Generate invoices as needed for health records copies.
• Request health records from outside providers.
• Monitor batch reports.
• Healthicity: Upload/update documents within Healthicity, including but not limited to, policies and procedures, safety data sheets, facility licenses and employment documents.

What you need:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience in a medical office; front office, billing office or back office, Medical Assistant.
• Must possess excellent computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Systems. NextGen preferable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to include diagnosis and labs.
• Basic knowledge of over-the-counter and prescribed medications.
• Knowledge of medical billing intake registration.
• Ability to employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas
• Current BLS/ALS certificate preferred
• Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
• Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.
• Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).

The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature

AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment. Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT:

MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F. As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.