A Health Information Management Technician 1 is responsible for supporting the accuracy and integrity of clinical, laboratory, and treatment records, as well as assisting with health information management activities across the facility.
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 lower-level clerical and support staff
Candidates from outside State Service must have a current certification from AHIMA as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Candidates from within State Service may qualify with 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 conditions:
- Background checks are required
- Must not be listed on federal or state Medicaid/Medicare exclusion lists
- If appointed, may be required to obtain an NPI number and enroll as a Medicare provider
- NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition assistance programs
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
- Paid time off, including 13 vacation days in the first year, 5 personal days, 13 holidays, and sick leave
- NYS retirement programs
- Downstate adjustment of $4,150
Location
New York, New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Salary Range
$53,132 - $67,990
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago