HEALTH INFORMATION ASSOCIATE

About the position

The Health Information Associate position at the Elgin Mental Health Center involves preparing, organizing, and maintaining health information records and reports in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. The role includes compiling and coding patient data, verifying the accuracy of health information, and assisting with audits of patient discharge records. This position is essential for ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of health information within the mental health division.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain health information records and reports in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Verify the correctness and validity of health information patient data using established procedures.
• Compile, review, and correct daily population sheets regarding patient movements.
• Produce and distribute the daily census report.
• Assist with audits and reviews of patient discharge records.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with three years of health-related office experience, or two years of college and one year of health-related office experience.
• Bilingual proficiency is preferred but not required.
• Ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Ability to pass the IDHS background check and drug screening.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual proficiency in English and another language.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time