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Health Information Technician

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - North, 5351 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63112


Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,620.33 Day Shift (Sat/Sun Off Days) Work Location: Medical Records




St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - North provides specialized care for adults diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Health Information Technician who has an interest in helping adults with mental illness maximize their potential. This is a certified technical position accountable for assisting in the daily operation of a health information management unit and in maintaining a systematic flow of clinical information to all sections of the facility. Work includes ensuring adherence to the most current edition of the International Classification of Diseases Manual (ICD) and/or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) coding systems.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge of current medical terminology, classification and coding systems, and accreditation standards and guidelines. Supervise direct reports Monitors North patient documentation in Intellidocs on Doctors for completion Sends reports to Medical Director Reviews documentation of other disciplines for correctiveness at the North campus Audits North Discharged charts for completion Conducts audits of inpatient charts at the North campus for completion and maintains log with said data Codes Diagnoses for North patients Maintains several reports for the department Covers for any absences of direct reports Ability to perform analyses of health information records for accuracy and completeness; to classify and code medical records; and to maintain an ongoing evaluation of health information services in relation to established standards and new technology.

Eligibility:

Associate degree in Health Information Technology accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.