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State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY, USA
Posted on Feb 16, 2026
Lead Worker
- Syracuse
- Information Management & Technology
- Full-time
- Opening on: Feb 16 2026
- Health Information Mgmt
- State of New York
- TH Medical Records Assistant 1, NSSL2
- 88036
- UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:
The Patient Identity Lead coordinates daily work flow in the work queues, monitors productivity and assists with more challenging contact moves/merges. The lead will handle time keeping, evaluations and assist in hiring and training of new staff. As there will be call required for all Identity staff/managers, the lead will take a rotation of call and be available during certain time frames to assist with more difficult cases. The lead position is a working lead and will be required to complete routine work as well.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree with 5 years experience in HIM (Patient Identity) with at least 1 year in an administrative or supervisory capacity. Must have a current RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification from the American Health Information Management Association, plus excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Epic for EMR
Work Days:
M-F 8:00 am-4:30pm, Ability to provide after hours support by telephone or remote connection
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources