Registered Health Information Technologist

The Position

The Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division, in partnership with consumers, families, staff and community-based agencies, provides welcoming and integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, and other needs that promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency while respecting the complexity and diversity of the people we serve.

Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services is offering an excellent employment opportunity as a Registered Health Information Technologist. This position is assigned to Behavioral Health Administration to oversee all BH sites in the Contra Costa Behavioral Health Division located in Martinez, California. Behavioral Health Services provides Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Drug Medi-Cal-Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) services and programs to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults of Contra Costa County. The Registered Health Information Technologist is responsible for overseeing Health Information Management, planning, developing and coordinating medical records procedures and protocols for programs throughout the Behavioral Health Services Division and their community-based contracted organizations.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will take initiative, will stay focused on goals, and is proactive.
• Is organized and results-driven as you will be responsible for several projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Can manage stress well as you will encounter pressing demands from multiple sources.
• Is a team player as you will be responsible for providing effective and supportive feedback to team members.
• Has innovative ideas and explores different solutions.
• Is a strong communicator. You will be in constant communication (verbally and in writing) with staff and requestors

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Act as the Custodian of Records for the Behavioral Health Division
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of clerical or technical staff engaged in medical record activities
• Develop policies and procedures involving the creation, use, storage, preservation, and disposition of medical records
• Assist in the preparation of complex periodic and special reports on Behavioral Health activities for use by Behavioral Health Leadership as well as for State and other agencies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of medical record activities and initiate and monitor appropriate improvement activities
• Respond to requests for access or use of medical records

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work on behalf of the Behavioral Health Division, which is part of an integrated healthcare system under one umbrella - Contra Costa Health Services
• You will perform rewarding work that benefits consumers as well as the agency as a whole
• You will work in a mission-based organization that strives to provide the best healthcare using a whole-person care approach

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to review the current structure and create a new structure in place for a robust medical records system
• You will need to be flexible and adapt to quickly changing healthcare requirements
• You will need to learn the specific nuances of medical records in behavioral health, including both mental health and alcohol and drug services

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow

Read the complete job description by clicking this link.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate: Possession of a valid Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator certificate issued by the American Health Information Association.

Substitution: Graduation from an American Health Information Management Association approved Health Information Technologist or Health Information Administrator program. Within 12 months of employment, appointees must pass an examination for certification as a Registered Health Information Technologist or Registered Health Information Administrator administered by the American Health Information Management Association.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%).
The examination steps noted above may be changed in accordance with the County’s Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2025 12:00 AM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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