Health Information Management Administrator 1 (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, P27630

Health Information Management Administrator 1

As a Health Information Management Administrator 1 at Elmira Psychiatric Center, you will manage day-to-day operations of a medical records program.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with the implementation of new/upgraded electronic health record systems.
• Monitoring the use of health records for completeness and accuracy.
• Performing privacy and security risk assessments of health record-keeping systems.
• Resolving issues regarding diagnostic codes for laboratory agencies and Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.
• Revising and updating health information policy manuals and health records.
• Serving as a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) liaison to facility staff, external third parties, and outside agencies.
• Performing the full range of supervisory duties for Health Information Management Technicians and other clerical support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (HELPS) program if they have a 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.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

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