Medical Records Technician - SCI Coal Township

THE POSITION

Become a Medical Records Technician with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and bring your attention to detail to a vital health care setting. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township, you will help ensure that medical records are complete, accurate, and maintained according to strict standards. This role provides steady work, meaningful responsibilities, and the chance to grow your professional abilities. Step into a position where your work helps support both staff and inmates.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on maintaining accurate and complete medical records for inmates within the facility. It plays an important role in ensuring that health information is handled properly and in accordance with established standards. As a Medical Records Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Record Management: Organize and maintain the integrated health record system for incarcerated individuals
• Coding Tasks: Code diseases, operations, therapies, and treatments according to established guidelines
• File Processing: File, withdraw, issue, and transfer medical records in compliance with confidentiality rules and legal requirements
• Record Review: Review medical records and reports for completeness and accuracy and refer incomplete records for correction
• Report Preparation: Prepare periodic statistical reports and assemble records for management review

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes). A higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certificate or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certificate issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees who meet the Necessary Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

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