Medical Records Coding Technician jobs in Huntington, NY

Duties Description:

As a Health Information Management Technician 1, you would review diagnostic and therapeutic medical records for completeness, accuracy, and to reflect current and future treatment needs; ensure records are compliant with accreditation, research, and legal requirements; supervise and perform coding of diseases, diagnoses, operations, and procedures; participate in committees concerned with policies and procedures governing medical records; assist facility staff in resolving problems with proper medical records maintenance and use; train staff in the goals and procedures of the health information management program; and when necessary, work on wards, units, clinics, and other locations in the facility or the community where treatment services are provided. Supervision of lower-level staff may be required.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8-4:30 (some flexibility in hours may be accommodated)

Minimum Qualifications:

Current certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Background checks will be required.

Notes:
1. 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.

2. Continued employment as a Health Information Management Technician 1 is dependent upon current certification as a RHIA or RHIT. Loss of certification may result in removal from this position.

Location:

Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center is located on 26 acres in Suffolk County and provides psychiatric treatment, school and housing to children on-site in Dix Hills and at 8 satellite locations across Long Island, employing 240 staff total.

Benefits:

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical (NYSHIP), dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, plus 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & 13 paid sick leave per year
- NYS Pension programs

- PEF Membership Benefits Program - https://pefmbp.com/

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/employeebenefits.html

Sagamore staff also have access to an on-site fitness center and future walking track.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,325.00 - $64,730.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person