Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/06/18
Applications Due: 11/21/18
Vacancy ID: 61263
Position Information
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHealth Information Management Technician 1, CNY DDSO Rome
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade13
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $55008 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Oneida
Street Address 200 West Dominick Street
City Rome
StateNY
Zip Code13440
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Duties Description 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 records maintenance and established 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
• Maintains Master Patient Index cards and logs
• Utilizes several databases, electronic forms management system, and software to perform required tasks and future 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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone 315-336-2300 ext. 578
Fax 315-338-0443
Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Central NY DDSO
101 West Liberty Street
City Rome
State NY
Zip Code 13440
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by 11/23/2018 and include EOA # 18-237 on all correspondence to: Central NY DDSO, Human Resources, 101 W. Liberty Street, Rome, NY 13440 or email: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov.
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 believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
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Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
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