Job Description
Health Information Technician
(Billing/Medical Records)
Lexington, KY, United States of America
Overview
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well.
Values: We commit to being...
Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions.
Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work.
Respectful - for all clients and for each other.
Equity - in opportunity and access.
Service - that exceeds expectations.
We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!
Values: We commit to being...
Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions.
Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work.
Respectful - for all clients and for each other.
Equity - in opportunity and access.
Service - that exceeds expectations.
We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!
Job Skills / Requirements
Pay Rate: $26.92 - New Rate!
Spanish Bilingual Preferred (if able to pass a Spanish speaking test $1.00 more on the hour)
Performs work of average to complex difficulty dealing with health information data management systems. Responsible for gathering, processing, and in-taking manual and electronic patient medical records. This position will ensure medical records are maintained in a manner compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, along with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the medical services system. Duties include managing data, coordinating projects as needed and providing assistance with billing, medical records and administrative functions as needed. Assists Team Leader in representing the Medical Records and Billing Services department at various meetings.
TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Spanish Bilingual Preferred (if able to pass a Spanish speaking test $1.00 more on the hour)
Performs work of average to complex difficulty dealing with health information data management systems. Responsible for gathering, processing, and in-taking manual and electronic patient medical records. This position will ensure medical records are maintained in a manner compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, along with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the medical services system. Duties include managing data, coordinating projects as needed and providing assistance with billing, medical records and administrative functions as needed. Assists Team Leader in representing the Medical Records and Billing Services department at various meetings.
TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Experience working with medical records required. Experience in a Medical Records/Health Information healthcare setting preferred. Computerized (electronic medical record) systems experience preferred. Understanding of medical information management, basic coding and auditing required.
Experience with working knowledge of applicable computer software programs such as electronic health records, or Custom Data Processing (CDP)
Education Requirements (Any)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)preferred, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding experience preferred.
Associate's degree in health information technology: required.
Additional Information / Benefits
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and some part-time eligible employees.
- Annual Leave accruals
- Sick Leave accruals
- 13 paid holidays
Employee benefits summary:
3 medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account.
Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month.
Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive.
Additional benefits include:
- basic life insurance
- long-term disability
- wellness program
- employee assistance program
- leave
- tuition reimbursement program
Retirement Benefits:
- Kentucky Public Pension Authorities (KPPA) and Cash Balance plan
- Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.
Other optional benefits available
This job reports to the Billing/Medical Records Team Leader
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 4-day work week .
Number of Openings for this position: 1