Medical Records Assistant - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Huntingdon, PA

453d • $39,785 - $59,384

About The Position

The Medical Records Assistant position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Huntingdon involves managing and organizing medical records for inmates. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to ensure the accuracy and completeness of medical documentation. The assistant will work full-time, primarily during standard business hours, and will be responsible for various clerical tasks related to medical records management.

Requirements

• One year of clerical experience in a medical records department of a hospital or similar setting.
• Six months of experience under the direction of a registered Medical Records Technician or Administrator.
• Graduation from high school or a medical secretarial/medical records program, or equivalent experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must meet PA residency requirements and pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, classify, and abstract medical reports for inmates.
• Create and maintain medical records for individual inmates.
• File medical reports in inmate medical records.
• Compile all inmate medical records for transfer.
• Assist in medical data entry and ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Review records for compliance and refer inadequate records to healthcare staff for corrections.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a standard work schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
• Starting salary of $39,785.00 annually for new candidates within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED