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Salary: $1421 / Week

Health Records Technician

(ON-SITE, RHIT required)

Contract: Full-Time | 13-Week Assignment(Possibility of Extension)

Pay Range: $25–$35 per hour depending on experience and education

Work Setting: ON-SITE ONLY

Monday- Friday 8:00a-4:30pm

Required Qualifications

+ Certification: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Preferred Qualifications

+ 2+ years of experience in Health Information Management.

+ Knowledge of state/federal laws and national standards governing health records.

+ Experience in a correctional facility setting.

Position Overview

We are seeking adetail-oriented Health Records Technician to join our team at Clallam Bay CorrectionsCenter . This is an on-site role responsible for managing health information processes, ensuring compliance withstate and federal regulations, and supporting the Health Records Department.

Key Responsibilities

Disclosure, Dissemination, and Procurement of HealthInformation

+ Review and process records requests for medical, dental, and mental health care information within 15 working days or less.

+ Handle Department staff requests for patient health information by the requested date.

+ Process patient requests to review their health record within 15 working days or less.

+ Make determinations to allow or deny requests in accordance with Washington State Uniform Health Care Information Act (RCW 70.02) and federal laws.

Health Record Management

+ Ensure patient health records comply with departmental policies and state/federal statutes.

+ Actively participate in the Health Record Management Committee.

Department Leadership

+ Provide instruction and oversee clerical staff work.

+ Communicate department performance updates to the Health Services Manager and Health Records Technician 2.

Auditing

+ Conduct formal health record audits and complete required audit forms.

Technical Assistance

+ Offer guidance to facility staff on health records and disclosure processes.

+ Represent the agency in court regarding health records when necessary.

Required Qualifications

+ Certification: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Preferred Qualifications

+ 2+ years of experience in Health Information Management.

+ Knowledge of state/federal laws and national standards governing health records.

+ Experience in a correctional facility setting.

The Medical Records Technician (MRT) provides support to afacility by organizing, filing, scanning, and maintaining the medical records.

Minimum Requirements:

+ High School degree or equivalent required

+ Certification: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

+ Excellent organizational skills

+ Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines

+ Minimum of 6 months medical record and clerical experiencepreferred

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.