What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Technician 1 (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P26094 position at New York State Office of Mental Health?
Duties Description
As a Health Information Management Technician 1, duties include:
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program if they have a current certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
As a Health Information Management Technician 1, duties include:
- Ensuring the accuracy of clinical progress notes, laboratory reports, and treatment records.
- Reviewing facility staff medical and clinical services documentation for Medicaid funding.
- Transcribing and coding medical, clinical, and mental health services.
- Maintaining databases for tracking health information disclosures.
- Providing technical assistance and support to facility and clinical staff on health information management requirements.
- Conducting audits for utilization review activities and reporting deficiencies to the Utilization Review Committee.
- Implementing corrective actions as determined by internal and external audit findings.
- May supervise lower-level clerical and support staff.
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program if they have a current certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Salary : $49,363 - $63,169