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Health Information Management Technician 1 (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P26641
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$40,624 / year median in New York
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Health Information Management Technician 1 (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P26641 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 13 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $49363 to $63169 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri 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 Onondaga Street Address Hutchings Psychiatric Center 620 Madison Street City Syracuse State NY Zip Code 13210 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.
- 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.