Health Information Management Administrator 1 (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, P27630

Duties Description

• Assisting with the implementation of new/upgraded electronic health record systems.
• Monitoring the use of health records for completeness and accuracy.
• Performing privacy and security risk assessments of health record-keeping systems.
• Resolving issues regarding diagnostic codes for laboratory agencies and Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.
• Revising and updating health information policy manuals and health records.
• Serving as a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) liaison to facility staff, external third parties, and outside agencies.
• Performing the full range of supervisory duties for Health Information Management Technicians and other clerical support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Registered Health Information Management Technician with two years of post-college experience.
• 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

Background checks will be required.