Medical Records Technician - SCI Fayette
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-53061-39030
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR FYT Med
Job classification: Medical Records Technician
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Corrections, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical/Dental
Summary
Examples of duties
This position focuses on managing and maintaining medical records that support offender health care at SCI Fayette. It plays an important part in ensuring that records are complete, accurate, and meet required standards. As a Medical Records Technician, you will perform the following duties:
- Record Management: Organize and maintain integrated health records for incarcerated individuals
- Coding Accuracy: Code diseases, procedures, therapies, and treatments according to established standards
- File Control: File and issue medical records while following confidentiality rules and legal requirements
- Quality Review: Review medical records for completeness and report patterns of incomplete documentation
- Report Preparation: Prepare statistical reports and records for management review
- Additional Tasks: Perform other related duties as assigned
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
- You must be in possession of a valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certificate or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certificate issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program.
Post Employment Requirement:
- Employees who meet the Necessary Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment.
Other Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support y
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