What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Technician 1, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P25525 position at New York State Office of Mental Health?
Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/20/25
Applications Due: 03/31/25
Vacancy ID: 181183
Position Information
NY HELP Yes
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Health Information Management Technician 1, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P25525
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 13
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $49363 to $63169 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent 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 Onondaga
Street Address Hutchings Psychiatric Center
620 Madison Street
City Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 13210
Job Specifics
Duties Description As a Health Information Management Technician 1, you would review diagnostic and therapeutic medical records for completeness, accuracy, and to reflect current and future treatment needs; ensure records are compliant with accreditation, research, and legal requirements; supervise and perform coding of diseases, diagnoses, operations, and procedures; participate in committees concerned with 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 other locations in the facility or the community where treatment services are provided. Supervision of lower-level staff may be required.
Notes:
1. In order 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.
2. Continued employment as a Health Information Management Technician 1 is dependent upon current certification as a RHIA or RHIT. Loss of certification may result in removal from this position.
Minimum Qualifications Current certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
Background checks will be required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 315-426-3605
Email Address hpcpersonnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Hutchings Psychiatric Center
620 Madison Street
City Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 13210
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.
Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via the Human Resources email address noted above.
https://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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Salary : $49,363 - $63,169
