The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking a Health Information Management Technician II to work in the Health Information Management Department at Sunmount DDSO in Tupper Lake, New York.
This role supports the Health Information Management Administrator and helps provide coverage for department supervision in their absence. The position includes assisting with staff assignments, medical record reviews, training, policy interpretation, problem solving, staff evaluation, medical records reporting, and compliance with medical records accreditation standards.
Key duties include managing information requests, maintaining and organizing paper and electronic records, supporting EHR tasks, retrieving historical documentation for clinical requests, preparing records for court hearings, completing special projects and audits, and traveling within New York State as needed.
Current AHIMA certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or current AHIMA certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) with at least one year of full-time professional post-RHIT health information management experience.
For transfer eligibility, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer, or be eligible to transfer under Sections 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law.
Additional qualifications and considerations include the ability to perform records management duties, support supervision of staff, complete audits and special projects, and travel as needed throughout New York State.
Paid holidays
Paid vacation, personal leave, and sick leave
Professional leave for development events
Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage
Paid parental leave
New York State Employees' Retirement System participation
Training programs and tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance and disability insurance
Deferred compensation plan
Potential PSLF eligibility for qualifying state employees
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$56,807 - $72,429
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago