Health Information Management Technician I: Coding & Audits

New York State Office of Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Health Information Management Technician 1 to ensure the accuracy of clinical records, transcribe and code services, and support health information management requirements across the facility. This role includes conducting audits and implementing corrective actions as directed.

Eligible employees benefit from NYS insurance, tuition assistance, career advancement, and paid time off, with potential eligibility for a Downstate Adjustment of

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as RHIA or RHIT if hired from outside State Service.
• One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer if internal.

Responsibilities

• 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 as determined by internal and external audit findings.
• May supervise lower-level clerical and support staff.

Skills

Health information management

Education

RHIA/RHIT certification

Job description

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Health Information Management Technician 1 to ensure the accuracy of clinical records, transcribe and code services, and support health information management requirements across the facility. This role includes conducting audits and implementing corrective actions as directed.

Eligible employees benefit from NYS insurance, tuition assistance, career advancement, and paid time off, with potential eligibility for a Downstate Adjustment of