The State of Connecticut Department of Correction is hiring two Medical Records Specialist 1 positions within its Health Services Unit.
One role will support the Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield, CT. The second role will support Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville, CT, with coverage to Brooklyn Correctional Institution in Brooklyn, CT.
This position focuses on maintaining medical records and handling records coding activities in a correctional healthcare setting. Responsibilities include requesting records from community providers, preparing records for external sharing, and following applicable privacy, policy, and statutory requirements.
This is a full-time, first-shift position working Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR), including scanning and importing documents.
- Experience processing requests to obtain or disclose protected health information.
- Experience using advanced functions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive in a professional setting.
- Experience working in a correctional facility or hospital setting.
- Experience maintaining health records in accordance with HIPAA.
Additional Requirements
- Incumbents may be required to possess a high school diploma or GED by the time of permanent appointment.
Core Duties
- Maintain files of medical records, including admissions, discharges, census, case histories, diagnostic test results, releases of information, summaries, and abstracts.
- Inspect reports and records for omissions and errors.
- Code and file diagnoses according to anatomical systems and accepted classification systems such as ICD, WHO, DSM3, and DRG.
- Prepare statistical reports related to disease classification and clinical activities.
- Prepare death certificates, burial permits, and related records.
- Prepare reports for state and federal agencies as required.
Benefits and Perks
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Healthy work/life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying employees
- State employee benefits program
Location
Connecticut, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$53,031 - $69,583
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago