Job Title: Lead Health Record Technician (Medical Records Specialist)

Application Deadline: 12/14/2022

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

This is a full time position.

Duties

Are you Wilder's next Lead Health Records Technician? Join the Community Mental Health & Wellness (CMHW) team at Wilder in supporting culturally responsive mental health and substance use disorders service delivery that supports our community's mental wellness, critical to Wilder's mission of improving lives today and for generations to come! When you work at Wilder, you will join a team of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and are dedicated to seeing possibilities and creating smart solutions.

The Lead Health Records Technician works closely with providers, supervisors and other staff to ensure a timely and accurate response relating to the initiation of medical records, scanning of clinical information, records maintenance, records retention, requests for release of information, and other duties involved in maintaining clinical information in the electronic health record (CareLogic). The Lead Health Records Technician also provides implementation and technical support to programs and staff participating in Wilder’s EHR system including system troubleshooting and maintenance of document libraries and resources. Monitor and maintain the quality of all data handling processes, including appropriate data access, security and compliance with data privacy practices. Provide oversight in ensuring the data integrity of Wilder client health records and compliance with all regulatory aspects of healthcare data exchange, this includes electronic, paper, email, faxed and scanned sources of data in the client health record. Assist with quality assurance, quality review, and audit procedures. Prioritize daily workflow of the medical records office, supervise and provide training to other support staff as required.

Wilder is a first-implementer Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As part of this innovative model of mental health care, you will collaborate closely with other service partners in ensuring coordinated, integrated care for clients and their families. While we are set up to serve the entire community, we are known nationally for our culturally-specific mental health services. Join a team who brings their diverse identities, cultures, lived experiences and skills to provide mental health and wellness services that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and impactful for the whole family.

Wilder's workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits - health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional and leadership development opportunities, which includes development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and upskilling opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Qualifications

AA degree in business administration, health care administration or related field required, BA degree in relevant area of study preferred. Minimum 2 years’ experience in healthcare administration, medical records and/or information technology, with 1 year supervisory experience preferred. Health Information Technology certificate or Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) also preferred. Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security laws that govern medical records required. Must have a high level of computer literacy, strong business applications and data management skills, good analytical skills with close attention to detail, excellent organization and time management skills, and ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex technical information (verbally and in writing) to providers and support staff.

Other Information

Driver’s License only required – the essential functions of the job require driving a personal vehicle on a frequent basis. The incumbent(s) will not drive Foundation vehicles or clients.

About Wilder

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https://www.wilder.org/

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

• Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
• Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
• Enter Address
• Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter (required for this position) and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
• Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other questions if applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions, using this wording, to meet federal guidelines. If you prefer not to answer any questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
• Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.
• Attestation. Read statement, check the box and enter your name. Then click submit.
• Optional profile. At this time Wilder is not reviewing this profile information. Click on “Return to Career Center” at the bottom of the page.

Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.