Health Information Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Health Information Specialist (Correctional Facility)
Location: Orient, OH
Pay Rate: $18 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM-4PM
Type: Contract-to-Hire
No weekends or holidays

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Health Information Specialist to join the Mental Health & Addiction Services Department at a state correctional facility in Orient, OH. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented administrative professional with strong organizational and data management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile and organize health information, ensuring accuracy and completeness of medical reports and records.
• Review charts to verify that all required signatures and documentation are present.
• Type and prepare forms, health record requests, and admission charts for new patients.
• File and retrieve health information records; maintain logs and filing systems.
• Compile daily and monthly statistical reports (e.g., census, admissions, discharges, length of stay).
• Scan documents into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Provide information from records when appropriate, following confidentiality guidelines.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with medical record procedures and standards.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience:
• • 3 courses or 9 months of experience in records management.
  • 1 course or 3 months of experience in medical terminology.
  • 1 course or 3 months of experience in typing.
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills:
• • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred — training provided.
  • Strong administrative and clerical background in a medical office setting (not seeking clinical or medical assistant candidates).
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with JCAH and Medicare/Medicaid regulations regarding medical record keeping.

Work Environment:

• On-site role at a correctional facility.
• Work collaboratively with a team of six other staff members in a structured, professional environment.
• Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

If you have strong administrative skills, enjoy working in a structured environment, and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this Health Information Specialist position today!