Our Behavioral Health division is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist that will be a hybrid position located in North Dakota. As our Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist, you will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of client health records while supporting providers and care teams behind the scenes. In this role, you will manage and maintain client information within the electronic health record system, including correcting clinician documentation errors, scanning and uploading incoming records, merging duplicate files, and updating demographic information to ensure records remain accurate and complete. You will process disclosures through the electronic health record system in accordance with established guidelines outlined in the Department of Health and Human Services confidentiality manual, 42 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 2, and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act) regulations. This includes determining which records can be released, identifying restricted information, and ensuring all authorizations meet statutory and regulatory requirements before records are disclosed. You will also communicate with providers and internal teams to ensure required documentation is received, completed accurately, and submitted in a timely manner. In this position, your work will directly support providers and help ensure individuals receive the services and care they need. You will serve as a reliable resource by helping maintain compliance standards and supporting the overall quality and integrity of health information management practices. To thrive in this role, you should have a strong desire to continuously learn and build knowledge related to healthcare laws, policies, and confidentiality requirements. You will need to stay informed of changes in regulations and procedures so you can confidently support providers and staff with compliance-related questions and documentation needs. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities throughout the day and able to shift focus quickly when urgent matters arise. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work across several platforms and interact with a wide range of individuals, including providers, staff, and external partners. Attention to detail and a data-driven mindset will also be important, as accuracy and consistency are critical when managing sensitive health information. To be considered for this position, you must have one of the following combinations. An associates degree in a business, office or customer service field and two (2) years of experience in a business, office or customer service setting. A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of four years of professional business, office or customer service setting A bachelor's degree in a business, office or customer service-related field may substitute for years of professional experience. Location ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position will be hybrid in North Dakota. About

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strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources. To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - Leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. Application Procedures Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Lisa Schauer at laschauer@nd.gov. Employing Unit ND HHS - Behavioral Health Policy TTY Number ND Relay Service 1 (800) 366-6888 (text) or 1 (800) 366-6889 (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.