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State of Missouri

Health Information Technician NMPRC

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A Medical Records or Health Information Technician works with data from medical records to process, maintain, compile, analyze and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system and reporting standards

$56,701 / year median in Missouri

+4% projected growth

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Job Summary•Why you'll love this position Health Information Tech•Department of Mental Health at
NMPRC 3505
Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506 Monday•Friday 8:00am•4:30pm Why you'll love this position: Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC) is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC's vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC's core values are
CARE:
Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence. Responsibilities•What you'll do What you'll do: 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. Qualifications•All you need for success Knowledge, skills & abilities: Knowledge of current medical terminology, classification and coding systems, and accreditation standards and guidelines. 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.
Minimum qualifications required:
Associate degree in Health Information Technology accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) OR Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Job Details•More reasons to love this position We offer great benefits: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Contact Details•If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: To apply, please submit your resume to nmprchr@dmh.mo.gov , apply online at www.mocareers.mo.gov or in-person at 3505 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506 The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.