Health Information Associate

• Prepares and maintains medical and clinical health information records and reports at the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF) in accordance with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Using Mobius verifies the Department of Human Services (DHS) Identification Number of residents, or assigns a number, and develops means of processing and determining validity of data.
• Files reports, forms and other related data into resident's clinical records.
• Responds to inquiries from residents, staff members, legal representatives and hospitals regarding resident status.
• Attends and actively participates in all mandatory trainings.
• Interprets the Sexually Violent Persons Act, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), departmental and facility policies, rules and guidelines regarding health information issues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to two (2) years of college and one (1) year of health-related office experience OR completion of high school and three (3) years of health-related office experience.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Bilingual skills welcome

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)