Health Information Management Technician 2 (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P27412

Date Posted:

07/03/26

Applications Due:

07/20/26

Vacancy ID:

219211 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleHealth Information Management Technician 2 (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P27412 Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade15 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $56807 to $72429 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyNew York Street AddressManhattan Psychiatric Center 102 Rivers Edge Road CityNew York StateNY Zip Code10035 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAs a Health Information Management Technician 2 at Manhattan Psychiatric Center, you will work under the direction of a Health Information Management Administrator to supervise Health Information Management Technicians 1 and clerical support staff engaged in health information management activities.

Duties will include:

• Ensuring the accuracy of clinical progress notes, laboratory reports, and treatment records.
• Reviewing facility staff medical and clinical services documentation for Medicaid funding.
• Transcribing and coding medical, clinical, and mental health services.
• Maintaining databases for tracking health information disclosures.
• Providing technical assistance and support to facility and clinical staff on health information management requirements.
• Conducting audits for utilization review activities and reporting deficiencies to the Utilization Review Committee.
• Implementing corrective actions as determined by internal and external audit findings.
• May supervise Health Information Management Technicians 1 and other support staff.

Minimum QualificationsCandidates 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 current certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician and have one year of full-time professional (post-RHIT) health information management experience. OR Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Health Information Management Technician 2 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 CommentsAll 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. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax646-766-4380 Email Addressmk.hr@omh.ny Address StreetManhattan Psychiatric Center 102 Rivers Edge Road CityOrangeburg StateNY Zip Code10035 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. ://omh.ny/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.