Job Description

Salary : $64,188.80 - $88,233.60 Annually Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 25-08051-01 Department: Department of Behavioral Health Opening Date: 03/01/2025 Closing Date: Continuous The Job Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents. Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Health Information Management Coordinator who coordinates a major health information management (HIM) function for a department; develops and provides training and implements policies, standards, and practices to ensure appropriate safeguards for patient health information; ensures compliance with privacy and security requirements; performs related duties as required. This class is characterized by responsibility for overseeing HIM coding, operations, access and disclosure of patient information, and providing leadership in HIM governance, including properly maintaining, storing and safeguarding patient records and implementing a training program to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. It is distinguished from the Health Information Management Supervisor which has responsibility for full-scope supervision over staff. Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops and maintains departmental standards, practices and procedures for proper maintenance of electronic and paper patient records in accordance with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other federal and state regulations. Implements a training program and/or provides training and direction to department staff on HIM practices, including but not limited to: coding, processing, scanning, indexing, performing quality reviews, and maintenance of patient records. Supports various unit and departmental training initiatives, to ensure knowledge and understanding of privacy safeguards and standards, as well as verifies/evaluates application of administrative and physical safeguards within clinic and program settings. Reviews, authorizes or denies access to, and disclosure of, patient information and evaluates, authorizes, and makes recommendations for other requests pertaining to patient rights under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Provides technical assistance and guidance to program and clinic staff regarding disclosure/release of medical records, retention of records, privacy laws, policies/procedures and subpoenas or third-party requests. Provides subject-matter-expert input on updates and/or new policies/procedures and forms related to medical records, including access, retention and disclosure, etc. Performs quality assurance reviews using key performance indicators to ensure the integrity of patient records, accuracy, and completeness, authorizes corrections as needed. Participates in information privacy audits; prepares reports on findings; and makes recommendations to management; assists with corrective action(s) as it pertains to patient records' administrative and physical safeguards. Conducts court appearances, on behalf of Department and Custodian of Records, in response to subpoenas which may include production of records. Provides lead oversight of unit activities, including reviewing work, providing guidance, assigning work and/or providing technical assistance. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required. For additional details, please refer to the Health Information Management Coordinator job description. The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service , integrity , accountability , and trust . DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget. Click HERE to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health Click HERE to learn more about San Bernardino County The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department. HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS - Medical & Dental: Family Coverage

• Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage
• Premium Subsidies: Offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
• County Paid Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• DCAP Account
• Short & Long Term Disability- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options*
• 11 Days Accruable Sick Leave
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours
• Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments)
• Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment)
• Generous Pension
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund
• 529 Savings Plan COUNTY PERKS - Annual Tuition Reimbursements
• Employee Discounts
• Commuter Services
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional details, please refer to the Traditional Benefits Option.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Statewide and national travel is occasionally required. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Experience: Two (2) years of experience, within the last five (5) years, with the preparation and maintenance of medical records in a health information/medical records department in a hospital or outpatient setting.

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Credentials: Must be credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Selection Process Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements. EEO/ADA: ADA Accommodation: Veterans' Preference: Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process. Administrative Services Unit The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at 01 Instructions: The information on this application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is to your benefit to write detailed responses to each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Experience listed in this questionnaire must be fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Do not refer to resume . I understand. 02 Experience: Do you possess two (2) years of experience, within the last five (5) years, with the preparation and maintenance of medical records in a health information/medical records department in a hospital or outpatient setting and a credential as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)? Yes No 03 Certification: Select below the certification(s) that you possess. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) AHIMA ICD-10 - CM/PCS Certification Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Currently enrolled in a program None of the above. 04 For each certification selected above, indicate your certification/credential number and expiration date.If no certification, indicate, "N/A". 05 Lead/Supervisory Experience: Do you possess lead or supervisory experience in a medical records / coding/ or release of information in an acute care hospital environment? Yes No 06 If you are currently enrolled in a program, did you attach evidence of your enrollment? If not applicable, indicate N/A. Yes No N/A. I currently possess the required certification. 07 Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis). I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above. 08

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