Health Information Technician

Analyzes client data within the electronic health record system, consults with mental health service providers in order to clarify findings, and takes necessary steps to merge duplicate client records and correct documentation errors. Prepares medical record purge reports for all Departmental directly-operated programs, and processes program requests for purging and archiving client charts. Provides guidance on filing of health information into the client record and on validating the identity of requesting parties. Assembles and analyzes health information for completeness, consistency, and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, other State and federal laws and regulations, and Departmental policies and procedures, assuring that all relevant documentation is included.

Los Angeles County, one of California's original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation's largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation - nearly 10 million residents who account for approximately 27 percent of California's population. As a subdivision of the state, the County is charged with providing numerous services that affect the lives of all residents, including law enforcement, tax collection, public health protection, public social services, elections and flood control.