Position Title: Health Information Administrator

Job Requisition ID: 59064 Opening Date: 09/30/2026Closing Date: 10/14/2026, 11:59 pmAgency: Department of CorrectionsClass Title: HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR - 18041 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,556/month; Full Range: $5,556-$7,819/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See Below:

8:00 am to 4:00 pm Mon-Fri w/Sat & Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in officeHeadquarter Location: Centralia CC - 9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801Work County: ClintonAgency Contact:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a detailed oriented person to serve as Health Information Administrator at Centralia Correctional Center. This individual will work with health information data, files, and treatment data. We are seeking a candidate that would be a self-motivated, task-oriented, organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and participates in the compilation, preparation and maintenance of statistical, program, medical records, and reports which reflect a complete treatment, training and health information history of the individual in custody.
• Directs and prepares the gathering of health information data.
• Reviews and interprets the Department of Correction's Health Care Services recommendations and policies concerning recording methods and procedures.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Conducts in-service training programs pertaining to confidentiality of and proper procedures for keeping records.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Pathway 1:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college and certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Plus, one year of professional experience in a health information records facility;

OR

Pathway 2:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of high school, completion of an approved medical records training program plus certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Plus, five years of progressively responsible experience as an RHIT in management of a medical records program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Prefers at least one (1) year working with statistical reports.
• Prefers at least one (1) year working with medical complaints.
• Prefers at least one (1) year working with medical contracts.
• Prefers at least one (1) year working with performance evaluations.
• Prefers at least one (1) year keeping and preparing medical records.
• Prefers at least one (1) year maintaining confidentiality in a medical setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year working with health information records.
• Prefers at least one (1) year working with individuals' insurance, social security, and discharge summaries.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
• Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business days annually
• 12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
• Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources
• For more information about our benefits, please follow this link: Benefits Information