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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/25/25

Applications Due07/11/25

Vacancy ID190951

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleHealth Information Management Administrator 1, (NY HELPS), Bronx Psychiatric Center, P26403

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $63361 to $80655 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation To be determined

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Bronx

Street Address Bronx Psychiatric Center

1500 Waters Place

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10461

Duties Description As a Health Information Management Administrator 1 at Bronx 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 can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Health Information Management Administrator 1 eligible list.

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.

This position is eligible for a Down State Adjustment of $4,000.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 718-862-4879

Email Address bpc.recruitment@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Bronx Psychiatric Center

1500 Waters Place

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10461

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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