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Medical Records Manager I - Murdoch Dev Center

State of North Carolina
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2026
💰 $68,477/yr($45,651/yr$68,477/yr)

About the role

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Medical Record Manager I (S)

Position Number

60050897

Grade

MH09

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The position, Medical Records Manager I, is assigned within the Central Health Information Management Department with a schedule of 8:00 - 4:30 daily.

Position assists the Director of Health Information Management in managing the Department inclusive of direct supervision of three HIM personnel, ensuring all record-related functions, duties and responsibilities are processed timely and accurately.

Position serves as Lead Coder overseeing and managing diagnostic information housed in EPIC (electronic health record) which involves supervising coding staff/assignments; assuring the accurate input of diagnostic information on applicable work queues, ensuring complete and timely updates of diagnostic data in EPIC.

The position reconciles invalid diagnostic codes with the electronic health record in conjunction with CBO personnel and other applicable staff.

The position as backup to MDC Privacy Officer overseeing compliance with privacy.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $45,651.00 - $68,477.00

***This is a repost. Previous applicants DO NOT need to reapply to be considered for position.***

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Prior experience in Health Information Management (medical records), preferably a developmental disability setting

  • Experience as a records analyst with inpatient and outpatient records with background in use of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, Power point, etc.)

  • Training in Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology

  • Demonstrated experience coding within an electronic health record system

  • Demonstrated ability to teach varying levels of staff,  communicating effectively orally and in writing.

  • Certified Professional Coder; OR, one or more years’ coding experience in medical records department/EHR system in a developmental disability setting; one year or more of supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements :

Specific ADA requirements will be discussed during interview; however, position does require the lifting of at least 20lbs, periodic walking, and the ability to sit for extended periods.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work Schedule:     Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

About Murdoch Developmental Center:
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below: 
https://vimeo.com/268881255

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS 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.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind includi

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