Health Information Management Technician 1 (NY HELPS), Rockland Childrens Psychiatric Center, P27349

Health Information Management Technician 1 (NY HELPS), Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center, P27349 State of New York - Mental Health, Office of Orangeburg, NY Job Details Full-time $50,844 - $65,061 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Qualifications Medical transcription Staff supervision Management Process audits Utilization review RHIA Healthcare documentation compliance audits Mid-level RHIT Technical support Databases Audit Reporting Medical record abstraction Health information regulatory compliance Medicaid Clinical documentation improvement Health information management Data accuracy checks Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Healthcare coding investigations Audit support Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description As a Health Information Management Technician 1, duties 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 lower-level clerical and support staff. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). 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 regarding the vacancy. 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 Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.