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NYS Department of Civil Service

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

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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.
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 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 315-426-3605 Email Address hpcpersonnel@omh.ny.gov Address Street Hutchings Psychiatric Center 620 Madison Street City Syracuse State NY Zip Code 13210 Notes on Applying Indicate 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.
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//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.