Health Information Associate

About the role

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery of the Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring a Health Information Associate for the Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. The associate helps plan, organize and direct the day-to-day activities of the Health Information system, and works Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Key responsibilities

• Gather information and write responses to inquiries about current and discharged patients
• File reports, forms and related data into residents' clinical records
• Compile, review and correct daily population sheets on patient movements
• Coordinate release of information, including reviewing court orders and subpoenas, approving authorizations from outside agencies, retrieving records and identifying requested documents
• Assist with file room changes such as 5- and 10-year archiving, scanning and moving files
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the above

Required profile

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to two years of college and one year of health-related office experience, or a high school diploma and three years of health-related office experience
• Ability to use office equipment, including personal computers
• Ability to travel, work after hours, weekends and holidays, and to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must pass the IDHS background check and a drug screen for drugs prohibited under Illinois law

What we offer

• Anticipated salary of $4,407-$6,135 per month ($52,884-$73,620 per year)
• Pension program and competitive group insurance (health, life, dental, vision)
• 12 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, 10-25 vacation days and 3 personal business days
• Flexible work schedules where available, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a deferred compensation program
• Bilingual positions receive a 5% salary differential

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application site; applications by email or paper are not accepted. The position is a union position.