Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHealth Information Management Technician 1, CNY DDSO - Rome
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $55008 Annually
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.
Telephone 315-336-2300 ext. 578
Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
101 West Liberty Street
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by 9/23/2019 and include EOA # 19-200 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 Workforce and Talent Management Central Office, phone: (518) 473-9689, and Email: accommodationrequests@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.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER