As a Health Information Management Technician 2, 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.
Responsibilities 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 based on internal and external audit findings
- May supervise Health Information Management Technicians 1 and other support staff
Candidates from outside State Service may be considered under the HELPS program if they have a current AHIMA certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and one year of full-time professional post-RHIT health information management experience.
Other eligibility paths include:
- Reachable on the current Health Information Management Technician 2 eligible list
- One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in an eligible title for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Additional conditions:
- Must maintain certification after appointment
- Must not be listed on Federal or State Medicaid/Medicare exclusion lists
- May need to become an enrolled Medicare provider and obtain an NPI number
- Background checks may be required
State of New York employees receive a benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition assistance programs
- Advancement and professional growth opportunities
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
- NYS retirement programs
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$56,807 - $72,429
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago