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About NYC Health + Hospitals 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.
Work Shifts 9:00 A. M – 5:00 P. M Location: CHS Central Office , 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 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.
1. 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 2. 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 3.
A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience; and, 4. 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 Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
About the role
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.