HEALTH INFORMATION TECH II/III

OAHU REGION
HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT UNTIL NEEDS ARE MET

DATE POSTED: AUGUST 17, 2021 (Revised)
JOB TITLE/SALARY RANGE: HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN II, $3,295.00 per month (SR-13)
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN III, $3,566.00 per month (SR-15)
RECRUITMENT NO: OR 22-19
JOB LOCATION: LEAHI HOSPITAL, KAIMUKI, WAIALAE/KAHALA, OAHU*

DUTIES: The incumbent is responsible for independently performing para-professional medical records work
for Leahi Hospital, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation – Oahu Region. Performs other duties as assigned.

• The incumbent of this position may also provide services at Maluhia.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Except for the substitutions provided for elsewhere in these specifications, applicants must have had progressively
responsible experience of the kind and quality described below, and in the amounts shown in the following table:

Class Title Medical Records Specialized Supervisory Total

Experience Experience Experience Experience
(Years) (Years) (Years) (Years)

Health Information Tech II 2 1 3

Health Information Tech III 2 2 * 4

Medical Records Experience: Experience in a health information management department of a hospital or allied
medical care facility, or in an allied health or medical program (e.g., nursing unit, admissions dept., clinic, etc.), which
included such duties as filing medical records, posting data onto medical records, cross-indexing data, compiling
numerical data from medical records or reports, typing/transcribing medical reports, and work of a comparable nature.
The experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, office practices and procedures pertinent to
medical records processing and maintenance, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to perform
arithmetic computations, follow oral and written instructions, operate various kinds of office equipment and deal tactfully
and effectively with others.

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible work experience in a health information management department
of a hospital or allied medical care facility which involved the performance of paraprofessional health information
management work requiring knowledge of the nature and uses of medical records, medical terminology and established
health information management classification, coding, filing and indexing systems; and the ability to analyze and file
medical records and prepare reports and summaries from medical records.
Applicants with coding or Health Information Technician Certification are preferred.

• Supervisory Aptitude: The demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through

successful completion of regular or special assignments involving some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; serving
as a group or team leader, previous work experience performing supervisory functions or in similar work in which
opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; completion of training courses in supervision and applying
supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of
supervisory potential.

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ALL JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

An Equal Opportunity Employer

LEAHI HOSPITAL ? 3675 KILAUEA AVE ? HONOLULU ? HAWAII ? 96816 ? PHONE: (808) 733-8000 ? FAX: (808) 733-7914

MALUHIA ? 1027 HALA DRIVE ? HONOLULU ? HAWAII ? 96817 ? PHONE: (808) 832-5874 ? FAX: (808) 832-2309

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification

for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate
that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you
worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a
40-hour workweek.
Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning

your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education,

experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those
applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. Applications will be kept active for six (6)
months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment

intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other

substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the

position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to
apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be
made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-

employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to,
two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the
applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems

Corporation. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by presenting their
CDC vaccination card or VAMS Certificate prior to their start date.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs

may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of
employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available at the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (e.g.); Human Resources Office, 3675

Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. You can call (808) 733-8067, (Voice/TT), Toll Free (800) 845-6733, e-mail:
oahujobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at www.hhsc.org. Application hours are: 8:00am to 3:30pm at which time applicants are able
to complete an application and have their application reviewed by the facility Human Resources Office. Only applicants that have
been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with a hiring manager.
Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications. Applications for
announcements with “Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met” will be accepted as long as there are vacancies. Inactive/filled
announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

STEPS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, SUBSEQUENT APPEALS: If you do not agree with a decision made by the

Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review
form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to
the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include 1. The job title(s) and
recruitment number(s), 2. the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is a statute or rule violation, and 3. any
additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days
deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps,

failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or
appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection.

If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can
appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY CONTACT THE EMPLOYMENT OFFICER, HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AT
(808) 733-7909 (TTD) TO DISCUSS SPECIAL NEEDS IN APPLYING

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Substitutions Allowed:

1. Excess Specialized Experience may be substituted for Medical Records Experience.

2. Successful completion of an associate degree in a health information technology program (HIT) accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information management Education (CAHIIM) or
recognized by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), may be substituted for all of
the requirements for the class Health Information Technician I.

3. Successful completion of an associate degree in a health information technology program (HIT) in a foreign

country whose professional association has an agreement of reciprocity with the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA) may be substituted for all the requirements for the class Health Information
Technician I.

4. Successful completion of the correspondence course or the AHIMA Independent Study Programs in health

information technology (HIT) and an associate’s degree from an accredited college may be substituted for all of
the requirements for the class Health Information Technician I.

5. Successful completion of a health information technology program of less than two years duration at a post-

secondary institution accredited by the American Health Information Management Association may be
substituted for the Specialized Experience on a month-for-month basis.

6. Possession of a current Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT) certificate received through

successful qualification on the national accreditation examination administered by the American Health
Information Management Association may be substituted for all of the requirements for the class Health
Information Technician II and I.

Certification: Coding certification of CPC Certified Professional Coder or CCS Certified Coding Specialist or RHIT
Registered Health Information Technician or RHIA Registered Health Information Administrator is preferred.

ALL JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

An Equal Opportunity Employer