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Health Information Coordinators store, maintain, retrieve, retain, and release health information for a comprehensive medical/clinical records system in compliance with applicable standards and licensing requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Nevada Department of Corrections has multiple vacancies for a Health Information Coordinator I. The positions will be located at the Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center in Las Vegas, NV. The High Desert State Prison in Las Vegas NV. Northern Nevada Correction Center in Carson City, NV, and the Southern Desert Correctional Center in Las Vegas, NV. The incumbent will store, maintain, retrieve, retain, and release health information for a comprehensive medical/clinical records system in compliance with applicable standards and licensing requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures. Candidates must be well versed in HIPAA rules and regulations in the release of medical information; have the ability to read and understand legal documents; be organized and able to multitask; and be able to work independently and prioritize daily duties. One year of previous Medical Records Experience in a Hospital and record and chart analysis is preferred.
Positions allocated to this series have primary responsibility for coordinating the systematic storage, maintenance, retrieval, retention, and release of health information for a comprehensive medical/clinal records system in compliance with applicable standards and licensing requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent will serve as liaison between the facility and survey teams from regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies by providing requested information and ease-of-access to medical records. The incumbent will also prepare reports by researching various sources, ascertaining accuracy of information, compiling statistics and summarizing findings in order to display health care data for administration, medical staff and licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent, one semester-length course in basic medical terminology and two years of experience in the medical records department of an inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, mental health clinic, large multi-specialty medical practice, facility for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or free standing clinic which included initiating and maintaining medical/clinical records; releasing information in accordance with established laws, rules and regulations; maintaining confidentiality; and working with staff, patients and the general public; OR one year of experience as a Health Information Coordinator Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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This position requires the ability to perform medical transcription, medical records abstraction, analysis, coding, indexing and/or scanning into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). |
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1) Did you complete one semester length of medical terminology?
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2) Did you attach transcripts reflecting one semester length of medical terminology being taken?
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