DMH Health Information Specialist

Highly technical work involving management activities, monitoring of records standards, and release/disclosure processes of inpatient records for The Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital. Duties include maintenance of records and production of reports to comply with Medicare, Medicaid, and State of Vermont regulations. Work is performed under the direction of the VPCH Quality Director. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.

This position, DMH Health Information Specialist (Job Requisition #52366), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contactjacee.sutton@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Duties are performed primarily in an office and facility setting, as well as on the patient occupied units. Health Information (HI) Specialist will work closely with the Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nursing, and Administration, as well as patients and the general public. Occasional travel outside of The Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Some pressure from deadlines may occur.

Education: Associates Degree, preferably with a focus in Health Information Administration.

AND

Experience: Two years creating, researching or reviewing medical records.

OR

Education: High school graduation or equivalent.

AND

Experience: Four years creating, researching or reviewing medical records.

Preference will be given to candidates with extensive office organization and health records management experience in addition to a working knowledge of Microsoft Word.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.