Health Information Management Administrator 1 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Mid-State Satellite Unit, P27766

Duties Description

• Serves as the Health Information Management liaison to CNYPC for assigned satellite and mental health units in correctional settings for all regions of NY
• Required to travel to all Corrections-Based Units (CBO) to conduct and complete accurate record reviews of OMH records
• Prepares record review reports for assigned satellite and mental health units and disseminates them to Administration for appropriate follow up
• Provides training and guidance to clerical staff and new HIM staff in the satellite and mental health units
• Educates unit staff on documentation requirements, confidentiality, record maintenance, MHARS training, CNET training, FPMS, REMS training and Joint Commission Standards
• Assists in preparing units for Joint Commission accreditation through record review, providing environmental suicide risk assessments and leading tracers
• Will assist outside entities such as the Joint Commission, The Justice Center, etc. with collection of documentation for reviews
• Analyzes and evaluates active records for accuracy, completeness, and continuity
• Monitoring of electronic system data accuracy and completion of error corrections, such as MHARS voids, C# merges, update/add social security numbers, unconfirmed reports, etc.
• Assist all staff in corrections-based units with questions on policies and procedures
• Assist Outpatient HIM Director with updating policies and procedures for CBO
• Reviews purged records for completeness
• Assists staff at satellite units in preparing and completing terminated record reviews
• Assists all CBO satellite units in completing release of information requests
• Assists/prepares OMH records for archive pickups twice a year

Minimum Qualifications

From outside State Service (HELPS program): Current certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

From outside State Service (competitive class): Reachable on the current Health Information Management Administrator 1 eligible list.

From within State Service (competitive class): 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 Requirements

• Continued employment is dependent upon current certification as a RHIA or RHIT. Loss of certification may result in removal from this position.
• You cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). Appointment and employment are contingent upon this; if subsequently listed, you may be terminated.

Benefits

• 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

Background checks will be required.

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