Medical Records Assistant - SCI Waymart

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wayne County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Assistant position at SCI-Waymart supports important health care operations within the facility by helping to keep medical information organized, accurate, and easy to access. This role is crucial for enabling staff to provide timely treatment and make informed decisions. The position involves preparing, organizing, and maintaining medical records in multiple formats to ensure completeness, accuracy, and accessibility for authorized personnel.

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.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain paper, electronic, and film medical records and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• File, issue, withdraw, and transfer records while following confidentiality and legal requirements.
• Archive inactive paper, electronic, and film records and prepare materials for the State Records Center.
• Monitor and update logs related to release of information and record requests.
• Compile statistical reports and verify medical coding for management use.

What This Job Offers

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