Medical Records Specialist 1

State of Connecticut • Enfield, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for two Medical Records Specialist 1 vacancies. These positions are within the Health Services Unit. One position is at the Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield, CT, and the other is at Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville, CT, with coverage to Brooklyn Correctional Institution in Brooklyn, CT. This posting may also be used to fill future positions at various DOC facilities. Correctional facilities have unique medical records needs, with a specific concentration on requesting records from community providers and preparing records for external sharing, following process, policy, and privacy guidelines set by statute and agency policy. The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees and values differences that make the team stronger. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences in safe, humane facilities that provide re-entry programming. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy
• Knowledge of medical coding principles and techniques with particular emphasis on International Classification of Disease Adopted procedures
• Knowledge of principles of statistical data tabulation
• Knowledge of office systems and procedures
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Incumbents may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic health records (E.H.R) which entail scanning and importing documents to E.H.R.
• Experience in processing requests to obtain/disclose protected health information.
• Experience using advanced functions of Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams, Outlook and OneDrive in a professional work setting
• Experience with or worked in a correctional facility or hospital setting.
• Experience in maintaining health records in accordance with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a file of medical records such as daily admissions and discharges, daily census, case histories, results of diagnostic tests, signed releases of information, medical summaries and abstracts
• Inspecting reports and records for omissions and errors
• Preparing statistical reports on such matters as classification of disease, laboratory, dental, X-ray and physiotherapy activities
• Performing related duties as required
• Codes and files a full range of diagnoses according to anatomical systems and in conformance with accepted international classification systems (i.e. ICD, WHO, DSM3, DRG, etc.)
• Prepares death certificates, burial permits and other related records
• Prepares reports to state and federal agencies as required
• May attend probate court hearings and give testimony

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED