Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHealth Information Management Administrator 3
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69603 to $88124 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 1. Permanent service as a Health Information Management Administrator 3
OR
2. Eligible to 70.1 transfer into a Health Information Management Administrator 3 title. For eligible 70.1 information, visit the Career Mobility Office at: http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/titlesearch_action.cfm
When doing this search use your current title to see the titles you can transfer to.
OR
3. Eligible for provisional appointment pending exam. For provisional appointment on or before the date of filing your application:
a) You must be currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA);
AND
b) Have two years of full-time professional (post-RHIA) health information management experience.
* For purposes of this examination, 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.
For information on the requirements for certification you may contact the American Health Information Management Association, 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150, Chicago, Illinois 60601-5519, telephone (312) 233-1100, or visit AHIMA's website at www.ahima.org .
The current New York State Civil Service eligible list for the Health Information Management Administrator 3 will be canvassed.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Health Information Management Administrator 3 will serve as the head of the Health Information Management (formerly called medical records) program for WNY DDSOO with responsibility for staff assignments, clinical records review, training, interpretation of policy and procedure, problem solving, staff evaluation, clinical records reports, and adherence to Health Information Management standards. Performs privacy and security audits of record-keeping systems; and consults with appropriate facility staff for resolution to ensure compliance with local, State, and federal guidelines. Prepares for, coordinates, and participates in regulatory agency surveys of clinical/medical records maintenance and use. Coordinates and oversees internal and external requests for protected health information in accordance with established policy and procedures, and State and federal laws. Assist Quality Support administrators with the upcoming implementation of statewide Electronic Health Record (EHR) initiative; act as liaison with Central Office staff to solving database problems. Assure that records and information of the individuals we serve are received and maintained per laws, regulation and procedures required by OPWDD, Medicare, Medicaid, and Mental Hygiene law. Assures that agency is compliant with proper handling, including response within required time frames, of correspondence requests which includes Subpoenas, Court Orders, Jonathan’s Law, Justice Center, OPWDD OIAA, Individual and Family requests. This position will supervise lower level HIM staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Excellent computer skills are needed to review and manage data and create reports to share with other agency departments, OPWDD Central Office or other parties
• Reviews, designs and controls organizational forms
• Provide technical assistance regarding the coding of medical services, diseases, procedures, therapy treatments, and diagnoses
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to facility and clinical staff
• Oversee the process by which inquiries for information from clinical records are fulfilled
• Review and monitor processes related to medical and clinical services documentation by facility staff
• Supervise staff in the completion of unit responsibilities
• Complete all mandatory agency and department training; keep certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) current
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
• This title may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For information on the PSLF, please click on:
• https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name OPWDD Region 1 - Western Office - HRMO
Email Address opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street OPWDD Region 1 - Western Office
1200 East and West Road
Notes on ApplyingMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (shift hours may change occasionally, based on work needs)
Submit cover letter and résumé by May 16, 2018. Please reference EOA # 2018-425 in all correspondence.