What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Administrator 3 position at Buffalo Psychiatric Center?
Job Summary
As a Health Information Management Administrator 3, you would manage the day-to-day operations of a medical records program; plan, implement, and maintain systems for acquiring and preserving individuals’ medical records; supervise and train subordinate staff in facility medical records and health information management departments; and participate in the development of computer applications for medical records information. The Health Information Management Administrator 3 oversees the day-to-day operations of both the Health Information Management and Utilization Review departments.
Responsibilities - The incumbent ensures and is responsible for:
- Manage and maintain patient health records and information systems. Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the health record.
- Have an understanding of medical coding.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy laws.
- Develop and implement health information management policies and procedures.
- Serves as the facilities Compliance Officer by staying current on privacy laws and regulations. Ensures policies and practices protect sensitive patient information.
- Oversees the auditing process for ensuring health records are accurate, complete, and meet quality standards.
- Train staff on proper health information handling and security protocols.
- Collaborate with treatment team members, IT, and compliance teams.
- Respond to information requests.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in health records.
- Prepare reports on health information management/utilization review activities.
- Stay current with changes in healthcare legislation and technology.
Requirements
- Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have current certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); and two years of full-time professional (post-RHIA) health information management experience.
- Candidates from within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Pay: $82,326.00 - $104,230.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $82,326 - $104,230