Do you want to use your organization skills in a role that truly matters as a Medical Records Technician for the Department of Corrections? This position plays a key part in keeping medical information updated and accessible for inmate care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. You will help support safety, accuracy, and smooth operations by managing important health documents. Step into a role where your work helps the entire facility function effectively.
This position manages medical records for SCI Fayette. The role supports safe and accurate health care by keeping records complete, organized, and secure. As a Medical Records Technician, you will:
- Organize and monitor medical files to keep them complete, accurate, and up to date
- Assign codes for diseases, treatments, therapies, and services following required standards
- Prepare, file, issue, and transfer medical records while following privacy rules and legal requirements
- Check medical records for accuracy and refer incomplete information to medical staff for correction
- Create statistical reports on topics such as service use, mortality, and morbidity
- Support other assigned tasks that help keep medical record operations running smoothly
Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.
Special Requirements
- Must possess a valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certificate or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certificate issued by AHIMA, or have eligibility for certification through completion of an AHIMA-approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program
Post-Employment Requirement
- If eligibility is used to meet the special requirement, one of these certifications must be obtained 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
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Pension plan
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Child care support
- Commuter benefits
Location
Pennsylvania, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Salary Range
$46,827 - $46,827
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago