Health Information Technician

Nice to have:

• Experience with abstracting medical records and regulatory measure interpretation for Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory hospital quality reporting
• Experience with preparing, reconciling, validating, and analyzing inpatient and outpatient quality metrics and regulatory reports
• Experience with Microsoft Word, including writing, proofreading, correcting memos, letters, CVs, and using advanced formatting and track changes to prepare a wide variety of documents
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including creating spreadsheets, workbooks, data entry, use of formulas, data analysis, and working with large amounts of data
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, including creating visual slideshows and instructional content
• Experience submitting regulatory data through one or more of the following platforms: TJC, Medisolv, GWTG, and/or CMS

Important Details

• Application filing period: begins Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous
• Schedule: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Application Process

This examination will consist of two parts:

• Part I: An Evaluation of Certification & Experience, worth 50% of the total score, assessing Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on Part I to proceed to Part II.
• Part II: A multiple-choice test weighted 50% covering Emergency Room Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM & CPT) and Ambulatory Surgery Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, & CPT). Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or above on each weighted part to be added to the eligible list.
• All notifications, including invitation letters, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Add info@governmentjobs.com and kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders.
• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations, and your test responses may be transferred.
• For test preparation, visit the Job Search Toolkit on the LAC Jobs website, the Employment Test Assistance section, online practice tests at shldirect.com, and the Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage.
• Applicants with disabilities who require special accommodation must provide the Examination Unit with advance notice.
• Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.
• Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve months.
• Only online applications are accepted.
• Fill out the application completely, providing relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
• Include your Social Security Number as required by federal law.

About the Company

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Its system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs. It serves as the safety net for almost 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services delivers high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care across Los Angeles County.