Step into a role where your efforts help strengthen the quality of care provided each day. As a Medical Records Assistant with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you will help maintain essential records that guide clinical and administrative decisions at Southeastern Veterans’ Center. Your contributions will support both staff and residents by keeping medical information timely, accurate, and accessible.
This position supports the medical records system by preparing reports, maintaining files, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of documentation. Key duties include:
- Compiling daily and monthly census information by coordinating data from multiple departments
- Producing statistical reports that summarize resident activity and support clinical and fiscal needs
- Organizing medical records from admission through discharge and integrating documents from all relevant areas
- Reviewing active and closed records to identify missing or late documentation for follow-up
- Assigning diagnostic and procedure codes and maintaining required tracking systems
- Assisting staff in locating records and releasing information to authorized individuals while protecting confidentiality
This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule and no telework option. Join a team where your work supports the mission of providing reliable care and assistance to veterans.
Minimum qualifications include one year of clerical experience maintaining or reviewing medical records, transcribing dictated or recorded medical information, or conducting medical abstracting and coding. An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered.
Additional requirements:
- Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
- Conditional offer requires a medical examination
- Subject to criminal history clearance requirements, including PA State Police and FBI clearance
- Applicants claiming education must submit transcripts with the application
Location
Pennsylvania, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago