Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Information Management Technician 1
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $55008 Annually
Minimum Qualifications In order to be considered for appointment, candidates must be reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible List or be eligible for a transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
On or before the date of filing your application, you must meet the following requirements: 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).
Duties Description Review diagnostic and therapeutic medical records for a completeness and accuracy to assure compliance with accreditation, research and legal requirements.
Supervise and perform coding of diseases, diagnoses, operations and procedures.
Review records for accuracy and completeness to insure that the records reflect the current and future treatment needs of residents.
Participate in committees concerned with the clinical and administrative policies and procedures governing medical records.
Assist facility staff in resolving problems with proper medical records maintenance and use.
Train staff in the goals and procedures of the health information mananegement program and, when necessary, work on units.
Supervision of lower level staff maybe required.
Additional Comments An additional location pay of $3,026.00 will be added to listed salary range if you work full-time.
There is a continuous recruitment exam for this title, go to for details:
http://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/20-257.cfm
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.