Medical Records Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • La Belle, PA • 1d ago

THE POSITION

Are you a detail-oriented professional seeking a meaningful career path where your health care expertise can make a tangible difference in a unique environment? As a Medical Records Technician at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette, you will utilize your meticulous organizational skills to manage vital clinical data and ensure the integrity of health information systems. This role offers an exceptional entry point into a dedicated public service team, providing a structured setting where your commitment to accuracy directly supports high-quality inmate care and institutional safety. By maintaining precise records, you will become an essential contributor to the health care mission of the Commonwealth-apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Medical Records Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate and organized medical records for incarcerated individuals. Your work will involve coding diseases, operations, and therapies, as well as ensuring that all documentation is in compliance with policies and standards set by the Department of Corrections and other applicable agencies. You will also be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of medical information and fulfilling any legal requests for medical records. Additionally, you will facilitate the transfer of medical records for inmates upon release or transfer from the institution. Furthermore, you will present medical records in court when under subpoena. Overall, your work will be essential in providing quality health care to incarcerated individuals in a secure and compliant manner.

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, with a 30-minute lunch.

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.

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 $45,907.00 (before taxes).

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 Requirement:

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 have eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program.

Post Employment Requirement:

If you meet the Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification, you must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.