Medical Records Assistant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Chester County, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a role where your efforts help strengthen the quality of care provided each day! As a Medical Records Assistant with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you will help maintain essential records that guide clinical and administrative decisions at Southeastern Veterans’ Center. Your contributions will support both staff and residents by keeping medical information timely, accurate, and accessible. This role encourages attention to detail, steady communication, and a commitment to serving veterans. Join a team where your work supports the mission of providing reliable care and assistance!

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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• Under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Compile daily and monthly census information by coordinating data from multiple departments
• Produce statistical reports that summarize resident activity and support clinical and fiscal needs
• Organize medical records from admission through discharge and integrate documents from all relevant areas
• Review active and closed records to identify missing or late documentation for follow-up
• Assign diagnostic and procedure codes, as well as maintain required tracking systems
• Assist staff in locating records and release information to authorized individuals while protecting confidentiality

What This Job Offers

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