Medical Records Assistant - SCI Phoenix

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montgomery County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Records Assistant with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will contribute to the smooth operation of health care services every day. Your work will help ensure that vital medical information is handled with care and precision. You will be part of a team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix that relies on your dedication and attention to detail. This position focuses on preparing and maintaining accurate medical records that support health care operations at SCI Phoenix.

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

• Prepare, update, and review electronic, paper, and film medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Upload, extract, and merge data in the electronic health record system while ensuring compliance with standards.
• File, issue, and transfer health records and complete documentation for inmate movement and information requests.
• Maintain and archive inactive records and ensure accurate transfer of records to the State Records Center.
• Update tracking logs and prepare statistical reports to support medical operations.

What This Job Offers

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