Job Description

Working Title: Health Information Specialist

Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 90780

• Location : Anoka

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/11/2025

• Closing Date : 12/17/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Anoka Metro Trt Ctr AFSCME

• Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT HIMS Record Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.76 - $27.53 / hourly; $43,346 - $57,482 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Health Information Management Service (HIMS) team for an exciting opportunity as a Health Information Specialist! This position will work closely with facility staff in regard to compliance with HIMS policies and procedures and interacts with other state agencies as necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a daily filing/scanning schedule to ensure accurate, up-to-date information is accessible in the medical record.

• Respond to requests for medical records for admissions and discharge for inpatient and outpatient programs

• Manage data collection of Health Information statistical data as required by accrediting and licensing agencies

• Assist and participate in tasks as identified in the operation of the Health Information Management Services Department.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates each job's beginning and ending month and year.

• Specialized Terminology including medical terminology or coding; document management; scanning, indexing and quality control.

• Customer Service skills sufficient to communicate information to clients, including phone calls and walk-in contacts in helpful and courteous manner.

• Data Entry Performance skills sufficient to create database records and update entries or create and apply the basics of spreadsheets and supply/retrieve information in databases.

• English Language skills to read, write, and understand with proficiency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation used in medical/treatment records.

• Math skills sufficient to add, subtract, divide, and calculate averages.

• Spreadsheet skills sufficient to develop and modify basic spreadsheets, and sort and extract data.

• Typing/Keyboarding skills sufficient to complete a variety of reports, letters, forms, and data summaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the records management field, medical terminology, or electronic medical records.

• Ability to interact with superiors, employees, and the public to gain their support and establish positive working relationships.

• Preparing, maintaining, and compiling reports regarding health information.

• Following data privacy/confidentiality guidelines such as state statutes and regulations regarding data privacy, security, and HIPAA.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Job Tags

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