Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHealth Information Management Administrator 1 - Broome
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53568 to $68192 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 1. You must be currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); OR
2. You must be currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) The incumbent’s job duties will include but are not limited to the following AND have two years of full-time professional (post RHIT) health information management experience.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The person in this position will manage and maintain Health Records and oversee day-to-day Health Information Management assignments. This position is related to ensuring regulatory and policy compliance within the DDSOO, while ensuring the privacy of individuals and the integrity of the records within the DDSOO. They will implement and maintain systems for acquiring and preserving individuals’ medical records, they will supervise and train subordinate staff in facility medical records and health information management and will assist in the continued rollout and implementation of the Electronic Health Records initiative. They will develop a high level of understanding of the records systems that are used within OPWDD.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manages and oversees the day-to-day operations of the health information management assignments including serving as an expert in the Electronic Health Record System.
• Provides training, assists in the establishment of procedures, and helps implement initiatives related to the use, access and preservation of health information/clinical records.
• Supervises and provides guidance to subordinate staff as assigned; approves leave and tracks time and attendance; completes performance evaluations; and identifies training needs and arranges for the provision of training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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
• 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.
• 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 www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
Email Address opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Human Resources Office
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit Response to Posting form, cover letter, and résumé by December 13, 2019 to:
Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528
Please reference the EOA #191213K in all correspondence.