Medical Record Examiner

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self‑sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. This position is responsible for processing requests for collateral records from various outside facilities needed by the Evaluation Unit examiners for completion of court-ordered forensic evaluations for competency and criminal responsibility. The role processes incoming records for scanning and importing into the electronic health record system, updates examiners/clinicians, responds to all requests for incoming releases of information, makes judgments on which releases are legal and proper, follows the Michigan Mental Health Code, HIPAA, and other regulatory agency requirements, validates and complies with court orders for medical records, fulfills court‑ordered record requests from examiners, attorneys and others, and may testify in court as to the authenticity of forensic records. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to methods, practices, procedures, policies, regulations, and laws governing medical record creation, maintenance, and use. Application Requirements Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) or SubClass Code (if applicable). Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment, including month, year and hours per week. Attach a cover letter. If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript. We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Please review instructions for attaching files. Education Possession of an associate's degree in health information or medical record technology. Experience Medical Record Examiner 8: No specific type or amount is required. Medical Record Examiner 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8. Medical Record Examiner 10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 9. Certification: The American Health Information Management Association certification as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator is required. The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996. This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry, 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; this includes responses to application questions, interview questions or exercises. Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check is required. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Questions about this position: Please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please reference this job posting number in the subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr