Entry Level Health Information Management Technician Jobs
New grad health information management technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coursework in medical coding or EHR systems can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Human Resources, with employers like New York State Office of Mental Health, Ascension, and Tulane University hiring at this level now.
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Duties Description
A Health Information Management Technician 1 duties include:
- Ensuring the accuracy of clinical progress notes, laboratory reports, and treatment records.
- Reviewing facility staff medical and clinical services documentation for Medicaid funding.
- Transcribing and coding medical, clinical, and mental health services.
- Maintaining databases for tracking health information disclosures.
- Providing technical assistance and support to facility and clinical staff on health information management requirements.
- Conducting audits for utilization review activities and reporting deficiencies to the Utilization Review Committee.
- Implementing corrective actions as determined by internal and external audit findings.
- May supervise lower-level clerical and support staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program if they have a current certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required. This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.
Notes: 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 appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and are required to become a Medicare Provider and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Duties Description
A Health Information Management Technician 1 duties include:
- Ensuring the accuracy of clinical progress notes, laboratory reports, and treatment records.
- Reviewing facility staff medical and clinical services documentation for Medicaid funding.
- Transcribing and coding medical, clinical, and mental health services.
- Maintaining databases for tracking health information disclosures.
- Providing technical assistance and support to facility and clinical staff on health information management requirements.
- Conducting audits for utilization review activities and reporting deficiencies to the Utilization Review Committee.
- Implementing corrective actions as determined by internal and external audit findings.
- May supervise lower-level clerical and support staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program if they have a current certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required. This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.
Notes: 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 appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and are required to become a Medicare Provider and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
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Entry Level Health Information Management Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level health information management technician job?
Start by earning a certificate or associate degree in health information management and pursuing RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification from AHIMA, which many employers treat as a baseline at the entry level. Internship experience with an EHR platform like Epic or Cerner, along with demonstrated knowledge of medical coding standards such as ICD-10 and CPT, gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with only classroom training.
Which companies hire entry level health information management technicians?
Companies hiring entry level health information management technicians right now include New York State Office of Mental Health, Ascension, and Tulane University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician group practices, and health system vendors that need support staff for coding, records management, and compliance functions.
Are there remote entry level health information management technician jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 0% of entry level health information management technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions most common in medical coding and audit support roles, while positions tied to patient records intake or facility compliance tend to remain on-site.
Are these new grad health information management technician jobs?
Yes, listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior health information management technician roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or practicum hours in place of full-time work history, or lists an AHIMA student membership or in-progress RHIT credential as acceptable qualifications alongside a completed degree.
Which industries hire the most entry level health information management technicians?
Entry Level health information management technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Human Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they process high volumes of patient records, insurance claims, and regulatory documentation that require dedicated technician support even from candidates early in their careers.