Risk and Health Information Management Specialist - CHS

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Risk and Health Information Management Specialist to support Correctional Health Services by coordinating risk and health information management activities related to oversight, regulatory requirements, and legal matters.

The role involves coordinating litigation interviews, maintaining files, drafting summaries, and ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines while supporting department leadership and monitors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required; four years of progressively responsible health care program planning experience
• Master’s degree plus three years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience acceptable
• Demonstrated writing and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate litigation interviews, depositions and meetings with staff and external attorneys
• Handle formal receipt of summons and complaints and organize files across agencies
• Maintain calendars and scheduling for departmental leadership
• Draft litigation summaries for the legal log and summarize patient information relevant to legal matters
• Review regulatory and oversight requirements and ensure timely compliance
• Assist with FOIL responses and monthly reporting for Monitors

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public/Hospital Administration or related

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate Title: Senior Health Care Program Planner/Analyst Level II
Functional/Office Title: Risk and Health Information Management Specialist

Summary Of Position

The Risk and Health Information Management Specialist supports Correctional Health Services (CHS) by coordinating risk and health information management activities related to oversight, regulatory requirements, and legal matters.

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate litigation interviews, depositions, and other meetings with staff and multiple non-CHS attorneys and entities.
• Coordinate formal receipt of summons and complaints.
• Organize, route, and maintain files on correspondences with multiple city, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintain calendars and schedule appointments for departmental leadership.
• Maintain departmental files, ensuring that all documents are well organized and up to date.
• Perform other duties as required, including special projects.
• Draft litigation summaries for the legal log.
• Review patient information relevant to legal matters, and summarize findings.
• Notify the external stakeholders of all relevant trainings.
• Request Autopsy reports for all in-custody deaths.
• Ensure that all regulatory and oversight requirements, including applicable stipulations, are met within established timeframes.
• Report Monthly Clinical Conditions Letters.
• Investigate Incident Reports for potential reporting needs.
• Researches and draft responses to FOIL requests.
• Assist in reviewing, monitoring, developing, and updating department policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with departmental leadership, coordinate responses to FOIL requests.
• Assist with preparation of monthly list for submission to Monitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related programs; and
• A minimum of four years of progressive, responsible experience related to Health Care Program Planning, Research, Design, Operation, Evaluation and Analysis; or

• A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration, Health Care Specialization, Business Administration or related disciplines; and
• A minimum of three years progressive, responsible experience directly related to health care program planning, research, design, operation, evaluation and analysis; or

• A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience; and,
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.

Department Preferences

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise responses and recommendations for leadership, oversight entities, and departments.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; carefulness and thoroughness are key to success in this role.
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn new concepts and technology.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in legal, regulatory affairs, healthcare administration.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to review