Medical Records Assistant - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Huntingdon County, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the creation, organization, and maintenance of medical records that help guide health care decisions within the institution. It ensures that important information is complete, accurate, and stored according to policies, regulations, and legal standards. As a Medical Records Assistant, you will play an important part in keeping medical records complete, clear, and accessible. Join a team that values precision, teamwork, and public safety.

Requirements

• One year of clerical experience maintaining or reviewing medical records, transcribing dictated or recorded medical information, or conducting medical abstracting and coding; or Graduation from an accredited medical secretarial, medical records, medical transcription, medical assisting, medical coding, or health information management program; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and review electronic, paper, and film records to ensure completeness and accuracy
• File, issue, and transport records in line with confidentiality rules, regulations, and legal requirements
• Archive inactive records and ensure proper transfer and storage of documents, films, and x-rays
• Maintain logs that monitor release of information and requests from staff or other facilities
• Prepare and verify periodic health-related reports for management review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed