What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Technician 1, Greater Binghamton Health Center, P24602 position at New York State Office of Mental Health?
Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/06/23
Applications Due: 11/01/23
Vacancy ID: 141006
Position Information
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Health Information Management Technician 1, Greater Binghamton Health Center, P24602
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 13
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $47925 to $61330 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Broome
Street Address Greater Binghamton Health Center
425 Robinson Street
City Binghamton
State NY
Zip Code 13904
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for the title;
OR
Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have permanent status as a Health Information Management Technician 1 and be eligible for transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible for 70.1 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the SG-13 level and must be currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
For Temporary Appointment:
Health Information Management Technician 1 is a continuous recruitment examination. Candidates who are not on the eligible list may apply for this position and if appointed, will receive a temporary appointment. Candidates who have not submitted a New York State Application (https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf) to the Department of Civil Service for scoring must complete the application and submit the application to the Department of Civil Service.
The minimum qualification for a Health Information Management Technician 1 is certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Candidates who receive a temporary appointment must receive a score that is reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who are found not qualified, or who do not receive a reachable score, may not be retained.
Duties Description As a Health Information Management Technician 1, you would review diagnostic and therapeutic medical records for completeness and accuracy to assure compliance with accreditation, research, and legal requirements; supervise and perform coding of diseases, diagnoses, operations and procedures; review records for accuracy and completeness to ensure that the records reflect the current and future treatment needs of patients; participate in committees concerned with the clinical and administrative policies and procedures governing medical records; assist facility staff in resolving problems with proper medical records maintenance and use; train staff in the goals and procedures of the health information management program and, when necessary, work on wards, units, clinics and in any other location in the facility or the community where treatment services are provided. Supervision of lower level staff may be required.
Notes:
Current certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is required.
Additional Comments:
To be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program).
If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally-assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
Additional Comments Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointees employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 607-773-4117
Email Address gbhcjobs@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Greater Binghamton Health Center
425 Robinson Street
City Binghamton
State NY
Zip Code 13904
Notes on Applying Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Salary : $47,925 - $61,330
