Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleHealth Information Management Administrator 1, (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Elmira Satellite Unit, P25832

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $61516 to $78307 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 60%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation To be determined

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Chemung

Street Address Central New York Psychiatric Center - Elmira Satellite Unit

1879 Davis Street

City Elmira

StateNY

Zip Code14902

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Must be currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA);

OR

Currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) AND have two years of full-time professional (post-RHIT) health information management experience*.

*Professional health information management experience must include: reviewing medical records with physicians, coding and indexing diseases and operative procedures, compiling statistics required for hospital service analysis, and responsibility for all technical aspects of the implementation of a facility health information management program.

Duties Description Under the supervision of a Health Information Management Administrator 3, The CNYPC Outpatient Unit HIM Administrator 1’s specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the Health Information Management liaison to CNYPC for assigned satellite and mental health units in correctional settings for all regions of NY
• Required to travel to all Corrections-Based Units (CBO) to conduct and complete accurate record reviews of OMH records
• Prepares record review reports for assigned satellite and mental health units and disseminates them to Administration for appropriate follow up
• Provides training and guidance to clerical staff and new HIM staff in the satellite and mental health units
• Educates unit staff on documentation requirements, confidentiality, record maintenance, MHARS training, CNET training, FPMS, REMS training and Joint Commission Standards
• Assists in preparing units for Joint Commission accreditation through record review, providing environmental suicide risk assessments and leading tracers
• Will assist outside entities such as the Joint Commission, The Justice Center, etc. with collection of documentation for reviews.
• Analyzes and evaluates active records for accuracy, completeness, and continuity
• Monitoring of electronic system data accuracy and completion of error corrections, such as MHARS voids, C# merges, update/add social security numbers, unconfirmed reports, etc.
• Assist all staff in corrections-based units with questions on policies and procedures
• Assist Outpatient HIM Director with updating policies and procedures for CBO
• Reviews purged records for completeness
• Assists staff at satellite units in preparing and completing terminated record reviews
• Assists all CBO satellite units in completing release of information requests
• Assists/prepares OMH records for archive pickups twice a year

Notes:
1. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program.) If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

2. Continued employment as a Health Information Management Administrator 1 is dependent upon current certification as a RHIA or RHIT. Loss of certification may result in removal from this position.

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 covers Multiple CBO units. Required to travel statewide to cover other units as needed.
There is no remote work.

This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Elmira Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Elmira Corrections Facility in Chemung County.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 315-765-3369

Email Address cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Central New York Psychiatric Center

PO Box 300

City Marcy

State NY

Zip Code 13403

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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.