Medical Records Assistant - SCI Camp Hill

THE POSITION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position prepares, organizes, and maintains medical records for the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill. The work supports accurate documentation, timely record handling, and proper storage of health information. As a Medical Records Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• Record Maintenance: Prepare and maintain electronic, paper, and film medical records while reviewing entries for completeness and accuracy
• Documentation Processing: Upload, merge, extract, and update information in the Electronic Health Record system
• Record Handling: File, withdraw, issue, deliver, and retrieve records in accordance with confidentiality rules and legal requirements
• Transfer Coordination: Prepare records for inmate transfers or parole and notify health care staff about inmate discharge status
• Archiving Duties: Archive hardcopy and electronic files, ensure timely submission of paper files to the State Records Center, and file inactive records appropriately
• Reporting Tasks: Update tracking logs, prepare statistical reports, verify coding, and support management reviews

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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of clerical experience maintaining or reviewing medical records, transcribing dictated or recorded medical information, or conducting medical abstracting and coding; or
• Graduation from an accredited medical secretarial, medical records, medical transcription, medical assisting, medical coding, or health information management program; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

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