Health Information Management Administrator 1

Health Information Management Supervisor

Supervises, directs, and evaluates the activities of Health Information Management Technicians 1 and 2 and clerical support staff. Manages and oversees the day-to-day operations of a health information management program in a facility to ensure compliance with local, State, and federal guidelines and laws. Coordinates, administers, and assists with the implementation of new and/or upgraded electronic health record systems; monitors facility and health recordkeeping staff utilization; and recommends systems enhancements to technical and clinical staff. Analyzes, monitors, and oversees the review, maintenance, and use of health records for completeness and accuracy. Performs privacy and security risk assessments of health record-keeping systems; and consults with appropriate facility staff for resolution. Resolves issues regarding diagnostic codes for laboratory agencies and Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements. Prepares for, coordinates, and participates in regulatory agency surveys of health records maintenance and use. Oversees health records storage and retention systems and programs. Directs and implements health record information policy and health information management initiatives, and ensures adherence to changing State and federal laws, standards, and regulations. Revises and updates health information policy manuals and health records from creation through destruction in accordance with State Archive and Records Administration. Serves as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) liaison to facility staff, external third parties, and outside agencies; coordinates and implements HIPAA privacy regulations; and reviews, revises, and disseminates facility policy, procedures, and guidelines regarding protected health information. Heads or participates on committees regarding clinical and administrative policies and procedures governing health records and pertaining to health information; and addresses issues raised by committees. Performs the full range of supervisory duties for Health Information Management Technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

Open Competitive: 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. Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website.

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. Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 17 ($63,361) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($80,655). If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. 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 Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to obtain information and RA forms. 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. 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. 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