Health Information Management Technician 1

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TITLE: Health Information Management Technician 1

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

SALARY GRADE: 13

SALARY: $47,925

NEGOTIATING UNIT: PS&T

OFFICE/REGION: State Operations

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management

Rome, NY 13440

SHIFT/PASS DAYS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Pass Days: Sa/Su

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position will be required to perform technical activities involving the maintenance, review and use of clinical/medical records in paper and electronic format. This position will ensure records and databases are accurate, complete, and secured; ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, i.e. (HIPAA, Mental Hygiene Laws).

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes records received into the department
• Assists in established paper and electronic records maintenance and management processes
• Acts as HIM liaison to select teams to provide record management guidance
• Provides ongoing record training to teams
• Responds to record and information requests
• Utilizes several databases, electronic forms management system, and software to perform required tasks and electronic health record system
• Generates and distributes system reports as scheduled and as requested
• Performs quality improvement functions
• Participates on Local or Statewide Committees, as assigned
• Occasional travel to other CNYDDSOO or NYS OPWDD locations
• Performs general office functions
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Preferred working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and familiarity with ICD 10 and CPT 4 coding concepts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current or previous permanent service as an HIM Tech 1, or
• Must be reachable on the current civil service list for HIM Tech 1

PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

You must be currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

For purposes of this examination, professional health information management experience must include: reviewing medical records with physicians, coding and indexing diseases and operative procedures, compiling statistics required for hospital service analysis, and responsibility for all technical aspects of the implementation of a facility health information management program.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Paid Holidays and Leave

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé to:

Central New York DDSO Attn: Human Resources

8163 Gore Road

Rome, NY 13440

E-Mail: CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Please reference the above Job Title at the top of your cover letter

OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs

If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,363.00 - $63,169.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical records: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,363 - $63,169