TEMPLATE – Health Information Management Administrator 3 – Downstate

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Health Information Management Administrator 3 (HIMA 3) will oversee the health information management program for Bernard Fineson DDSOO (BFDDSO) and ensure that the department remains in compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations. It is expected that that HIMA 3 will: manage the day-to-day operations of BFDDSO’s medical records program; plan, implement, and maintain systems for acquiring and preserving individuals’ medical records; supervise and train subordinate staff in the facility medical records and health information management department; and participate in Statewide Communities of Practice and Initiatives for the HIM department. The HIMA 3 will also interpret State Operations policy and procedure and develop local policy as appropriate. This position requires excellent communication, computer and organizational skills, in addition to familiarity with OPWDD’s electronic health record (EHR) and TABS systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Treatment Team Leader, the incumbent will function as the Health Information Management Administrator with duties to include:

• Function as BFDDSO’s HIPAA Liaison, including responsibilities of reporting HIPAA breaches, being the lead contact regarding any litigation, providing HIPAA refresher in-service trainings to staff to ensure their compliance with HIPAA. Additionally, ensures appropriate responses are provided to Release of Information (ROI) Requests, Subpoenas, and any legal document requests, and are documented as per policy.
• Function as BFDDSO’s lead for death investigations and mortality reviews, ensuring records are secure and complete within 24 hours of the event; secure needed hospital records, ensure compliance with investigatory deadlines, and follow ROI checklist to release information to necessary entities (OIIA, NYSJC, etc.).
• Interpretation of Statewide policy for BFDDSO application, and development of local policies when necessary. This responsibility includes provision of training, and technical support / assistance to teams regarding appropriate records management; this may include travel to residential and day programs to ensure compliance.
• Oversight and review of Electronic Health Records (EHR) for accuracy; this will include provision of feedback to staff and processing of EHR deletion forms as necessary.
• Oversight of TABS billing, including ensuring Room & Care billing is billed and that TABS discrepancy reports are provided and addressed weekly. Oversight of admissions and removals from BFDDSOs programs to ensure an accurate census is maintained.
• Ensuring timely dissemination of Excess Assets Management Report monthly.
• Function as BFDDSO’s US Census Bureau Liaison and lead contact for the Consolidated Fiscal Review (CFR) Audit.
• Function as BFDDSO’s lead for various databases, including maintaining databases and documents for those who have provided consent for SHINY / Healthix and Patient Portal in EHR, as well as those individuals with legal guardianship and pre-needs planning.
• Supervision of Health Information Management Department staff
• Participation in Local and Statewide committees and communities of practice. This may include travel within NYS to other OPWDD locations for statewide initiatives.
• Will serve as an Administrator on Duty (AOD) on a rotational basis.
• Responsibilities will include Litigation hold.
• Must ensure yours and your staffs required SLMS trainings are up to date.
• Other duties as assigned.

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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive:

Current or Previous Permanent Service as a Health Information Management Administrator 3

OR

Eligible for 70.1 transfer to a Health Information Management Administrator 3 and current certification by AHIMA and two years of post-RHIA health information management experience. **

OR

Provisional Appointment / NYS HELPS Program: Candidates must possess current certification by AHIMA and two years of post-RIHA health information management experience.**

• Professional health information management experience must include reviewing medical records with physicians, coding and indexing diseases and operative procedures, compiling statistics required for hospital service analysis, and responsibility for all technical aspects of the implementation of a facility health information management program.

Must be current in certifications and all SLMS online Trainings.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 22 ($79,928) and Downstate adjustment ($3,400). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($101,197).
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• 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 www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.

• Paid Parental Leave:

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• 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 https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

• 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 https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated 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.

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