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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/29/26
Applications Due08/30/26
Vacancy ID218776
NY HELPYes
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleHealth Information Management Administrator 1
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade17
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $63361 to $80655 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Oneida
Street Address Mohawk Correctional Facility
6514 State Route 26
City Rome
StateNY
Zip Code13440
Duties Description The level of Health Information Management Administrator classified is determined by criteria related to the size of the health information management program. Some lower level Health Information Management Administrators may serve as assistants to higher level Administrators. Regardless of assignment, a Health Information Management Administrator performs the following duties: Manages and oversees the day-to-day operations of a health information management program in a facility to ensure compliance with local, State, and federal guidelines and laws. Coordinates, administers, and assists with the implementation of new and/or upgraded electronic health record systems; monitors facility and health recordkeeping staff utilization; and recommends systems enhancements to technical and clinical staff. Analyzes, monitors, and oversees the review, maintenance, and use of health records for completeness and accuracy. Performs privacy and security risk assessments of health record-keeping systems; and consults with appropriate facility staff for resolution. Resolves issues regarding diagnostic codes for laboratory agencies and Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements. Prepares for, coordinates, and participates in regulatory agency surveys of health records maintenance and use. Oversees health records storage and retention systems and programs. Directs and implements health record information policy and health information management initiatives, and ensures adherence to changing State and federal laws, standards, and regulations. Revises and updates health information policy manuals and health records from creation through destruction in accordance with State Archive and Records Administration. Serves as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) liaison to facility staff, external third parties, and outside agencies; coordinates and implements HIPAA privacy regulations; and reviews, revises, and disseminates facility policy, procedures, and guidelines regarding protected health information. Heads or participates on committees regarding clinical and administrative policies and procedures governing health records and pertaining to health information; and addresses issues raised by committees. Performs the full range of supervisory duties for Health Information Management Technicians. Managerial level; oversees the health information management program of a DOCCS Regional Medical Unit; that serves less than 3,000 individuals and performs fewer than 250,000 records activities annually; supervises, directs, and evaluates the activities of Health Information Management Technicians 1 and 2 and clerical support staff; and may serve as assistant to a Health Information Management Administrator 3 in the largest facilities.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
Minimum qualifications for taking the continuous recruitment exam: You must be currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
OR
You must be 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*.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Personnel
Telephone 315-339-5232
Fax
Email Address doccs.sm.mohawk.personnel@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street Mohawk Correctional Facility
6514 State Route 26
City Rome
State NY
Zip Code 13442
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