Health Information Management Tech

Job Description

TITLE: Health Information Management Tech 1

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

SALARY GRADE: SG-13

SALARY: $49,468 - $62,873*

STATUS: Permanent/Provisional

NEGOTIATING UNIT: Professional, Scientific & Technical Unit (PS&T)

OFFICE/REGION: NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities-Taconic

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: State Operations/Quality Improvement

LOCATION: Taconic Campus

25 Center Circle

Wassaic, New York 12592

SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (shift hours may change occasionally, based on work needs)

OTHER: *Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of statutory hiring rate ($47,925) and Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,543). The Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,543) is also added to job rate ($61,330).

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Processes records received into the department

· Assists in established paper and electronic records maintenance and management processes

· Preserve records for archive storage in accordance with established policies and procedure

· Acts as HIM liaison to select teams to provide record management guidance

· Provides ongoing record training to teams

· Responds to record and information requests

· Maintains current Guardian/Advocate information in TABS

· Special projects as assigned by TABS Coordinator

· Utilizes several databases, electronic forms management system, and software to perform required tasks.

· Generates and distributes system reports as scheduled and as requested

· Performs quality improvement functions

· Participates on Local or Statewide Committees, as assigned

· Performs general office functions

· Clerical support and data processing for special projects related to all Individualized Residential Alternatives, Day Habilitation, and Family Care programs

· Assist with annual mailings

· Performs all other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Permanent Qualifications: Candidates must be reachable on the current New York State Civil Service eligible list for this title.

Transfer Qualifications: Candidates must be a current New York State employee eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades,

NOTE: Provisional appointments will only be considered if there are insufficient in-Title and/or Civil Service List candidates.

In the event there is not a valid eligible list at this location, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the Health Information Management Technician 1 examination may submit an employment application and resume and if hired, will be appointed with temporary status. You must be currently certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Candidates must also submit an online application for the Health Information Technician 1 examination during the next application period in February 2023. Applications must be completed and submitted online by February 28, 2023. No late applications will be accepted. These examinations are available on the Department of Civil Service (DCS) website at

There will be no written test. Candidates will be required to complete an online examination questionnaire that will assess their training and work experience against the range of duties and responsibilities found in these positions. After submission of the online application, candidates will be directed to an online examination questionnaire; they must complete this questionnaire online. The online questionnaire is the test. Failure to complete the application/examination questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Candidates appointed temporarily must receive a score that is reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed.

Please note:

· Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Reasonable Accommodation Unit at or e-mail at to obtain information and RA forms.

· 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.

· Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at or via email at .

· In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

· If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit

· OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

· OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.

• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program

Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resume to the Taconic DDSO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to indicate the title of the position that you are applying for on your cover letter / resume.

OPWDD Taconic Human Resources

25 Center Circle

Wassaic, NY 12592

extension 3367

Fax:

opwdd.sm

Company Description

Taconic DDSO is part of the OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) Agency that provides services to disabled individuals.