Technical Records Specialist 2 - PH

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.* 

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Public Health has an opening for a Technical Records Specialist 2 in the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics office in downtown Boise. The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics is the official custodian of confidential certificates of birth, death, stillbirth, miscarriage, marriage and divorce events that occur in the State of Idaho. 

If you have an eye for detail, have exemplary customer service and organization skills, enjoy keeping busy and like helping others we would like to meet you! This position on the Vital Records Management Registration Unit serves as the subject matter expert with regards to registering vital events that occur in Idaho. Duties include reviewing vital events to determine legal authority, accuracy, and compliance with Idaho State Statute, Idaho Administrative Code, and established Bureau procedures. 

This position will also work with the Vital Records Management Systems Unit in supporting electronic registration software products, including testing of application features and supporting various quality assurance initiatives as assigned. 

This announcement will be used to fill vacancies at the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics only. If you have previously applied for the Technical Records Specialist 2 classification and wish to be considered for this position, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used. 

This position is not eligible for telework.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and procedures.
• Support processing of all certificates in a timely fashion.
• Provide outreach to external partners to assist in completion of certificate registration.
• Provide technical knowledge to other Bureau staff supporting certificate registration, corrections, and issuance.
• Make recommendations for, and provide assistance in the maintenance of, Registration Unit documented procedures and guidelines. 
• Participate in Bureau cross-collaboration efforts focusing on quality assurance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Experience monitoring record systems to identify and correct errors. Typically gained by at least one year of related experience.
• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and complex policies for multiple or highly specialized programs. Typically gained by at least one year of experience which frequently required interpreting and applying a variety of difficult rules, regulations, or policies to determine compliance or eligibility and explaining decisions to others. Decisions are complex and can affect the social or economic well being of others or will result in a service or action being denied.
• Experience analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues. Typically gained by at least one year of extensive research and analysis of highly complex or technical material requiring in-depth program knowledge in order to determine if requirements were met and if they complied with established laws and/or policies. Research must have included contacting a variety of sources both inside and outside the organization to collect, obtain, and verify information and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Experience dealing with individuals from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in stressful situations. Typically gained by at least one year experience dealing with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in stressful situations which dealt with personal, sensitive, or confidential information such as eligibility requirements, health issues, or financial matters.
• Experience entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system. Typically gained by at least six months of experience in a work setting where it was required to enter and retrieve data in a database records system or other computer records system.
• Experience composing and proofreading business correspondence. Typically gained by at least one year of office experience which required composing and proofreading a variety of business documents on a regular basis OR successful completion of at least one college-level English composition or business English class AND six months of experience composing business documents.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Demonstrated significant work experience with medical terminology. Typically gained by 12 months of work experience with medical records, or educational equivalent in the medical records fields. 
• Demonstrated significant work experience with automated applications. Typically gained by 12 months of professional work experience using various software applications. 
• Demonstrated work experience obtaining and safeguarding confidential information. Typically gained by 6 months of work experience in a work environment that handled sensitive information. 
• Demonstrated time management and communication skills. Typically gained by 6 months working in an office or educational setting.

Learn About a Career with DHW

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL:[email protected] 
PHONE:(208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.