Job Description

Description

Health Records Technician 2 (HRT2)
Full Time - Permanent
Spokane Veterans Home
We have a great opportunity that just opened! We are now accepting applications for as a Health Records Technician 2 (HRT2), here at the beautiful Spokane Veterans Home, in Spokane, Washington! There is only one position, so it is best to apply early!

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open twenty four hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

Please note: The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Here at the , we are passionate about our mission of \xe2\x80\x9cServing Those Who Served.\xe2\x80\x9d As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star.

We are excited to offer this opportunity to apply for our Health Records Technician 2, for our Spokane Veterans Home. In this role, you will maintain and update health/medical records according to retention schedules. You\'ll also be responsible for coordinating, retrieving and reviewing these records for medical related public record requests.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families, then we encourage you to join our team by applying now!

Duties

Some of what you\'ll be doing includes:

• Develop, review, and update records retention and essential records schedules.
• Supervise ward clerk staff, including monitoring performance, coaching, and instructing.
• Code diagnosis using ICD-10 coding and classification system.
• Review medical records policies and procedures for admission and discharge records.
• Provide updates of facility resident census, run census reports, print orders, medication, treatment, and flow sheets.
• Responsible for updating the physician billing (Superbill).
• Review the providers documentation and selected CPT codes.
• Direct and oversee an Office Assist in multiple tasks.
• Protecting the privacy and security of residents\' health information.
• Perform on the job training to Office Assistant, monitors and promotes completion of all training requirements for subordinate staff on a quarterly basis.
• Participate in meetings and committees as assigned.
• And much more!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in health information management, business administration or related field.

AND

• Three years of experience in Health Information Management (medical records) office, office management, healthcare privacy office, compliance office or closely related area.

OR

Equivalent education/experience.
AND

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); or obtain RHIT Certification within 12 months of hire date.

Special requirements:
Maintain National certification through AHIMA as a Registered Health Information Technician.

Supplemental Information

Check out this awesome video to see what it is like to work for the WDVA! Application Process:
The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant\'s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must pass tuberculosis testing annually.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards.
• This position is represented by the WA Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency\'s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Nathaniel at .

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