Medical Records Assistant

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60057319

Grade

NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This Medical Records Assistant/Administrative Specialist I position is located in Dan River Correctional. This position is responsible for the Administrative Management of the Medical Records Section. This position requires the knowledge of patient confidentiality, what is needed to release information from an offenders medical and mental health records. These duties entail the distribution and handling of incoming and outgoing correspondence, answering telephone calls, researching information, assisting in the placement and retrieval of medical records. This Medical Records Assistant must be able to communicate with a multitude of people at all levels of state government, correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, health departments, offender's
families, attorneys and the general public. This position will develop and maintain on-going reports relating to a variety of medical record activities, must possess great attention to detail and accuracy in all assigned tasks, work
independently and should have knowledge and use of modern office equipment and software packages. Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $ 39,244 – $ 68,679

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date

State Benefits Information:

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
 

About The Division of Comprehensive Health Services:

Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.

Supplemental Application Information
Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.

Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable

• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal back