Health Information Technician

Health Information Technician

Help keep our community's health information accurate, organized, and secure! Join Chapa-De's Health Information team as a Health Information Technician, where you'll help maintain accurate and confidential patient health records. You'll work with electronic and paper medical information, ensuring records are properly processed, organized, and available to support high-quality patient care.

Hourly Pay: $25.00-$27.00

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Exceptional Benefits:

• Employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental & vision): 100% employee coverage and 80% dependent coverage
• 17 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 8+ paid sick days (1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked)
• Retirement plan with a 6% employer match

What You'll Do:

• Process, scan, and accurately index patient health information into the electronic health record (EHR) using appropriate folders and naming conventions.
• Review medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Retrieve and process patient health records for providers, appointments, pharmacy, auditing, and other department needs.
• Help protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient health information while following HIPAA and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with Health Information and other departments to maintain accurate, timely patient records.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, California regulatory requirements, and other applicable regulations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification preferred
• Experience with eClinicalWorks or other Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems preferred
• Previous healthcare experience preferred

About Us: Chapa-De is a non-profit community outpatient health center with a mission to advance the health and well-being of American Indians and low income individuals living in our communities by providing convenient access to high quality, compassionate care. Clinics located in Auburn, CA and Grass Valley, CA.