Health Information Management Technician 1 (NY HELPS)

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to :

• Processes records received into the department.
• Assists in established paper and electronic records maintenance and management processes.
• Preserve records for archive storage in accordance with established policies and procedure.
• Acts as HIM liaison to select teams to provide record management guidance.
• Provides ongoing record training to teams.
• Responds to record and information requests.
• Maintains current Guardian / Advocate information in TABS.
• Special projects as assigned by TABS Coordinator.
• Utilizes several databases, electronic forms management system, and software to perform required tasks.
• Generates and distributes system reports as scheduled and as requested.
• Performs quality improvement functions.
• Participates on Local or Statewide Committees, as assigned.
• Performs general office functions.
• Clerical support and data processing for special projects related to all Individualized Residential Alternatives, Day Habilitation, and Family Care programs.
• Assist with annual mailings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications You 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).

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

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.

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.

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

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.

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 : / / oer.ny.gov / training-and-professional-development.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Central NY Human Resources

Telephone 315-339-0110

Fax 315-338-0443

Email Address CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Central NY Human Resources

8163 Gore Road

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

Notes on Applying Please email your resume and cover letter to CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov?and reference vacancy ID number in your email.