Medical Records Supervisor - SCI Laurel Highlands
About The Position
Start a new and rewarding career with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections! We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Medical Records Supervisor to help lead our staff at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. In this role, you will be maintaining medical records of the inmates housed at the institution. If you are looking forward to becoming an integral member of our team, apply today! In this position, you will supervise, plan, organize, and perform the technical work of a medical records department where medical histories of all patients are established, classified, and maintained. Your work will involve maintaining and updating patient health records and reviewing the records for completeness and accuracy to ensure their applicability for patient treatment, research, and case study. You will also regulate the release of medical information, as well as ensure that all materials shared between state facilities and outside entities are relevant and appropriate according to applicable laws and regulations. Some of your duties will also include supervising specialized clerical staff engaged in medical records maintenance functions and preparing records for inmates paroling or being transferred from the institution. Additionally, you will present medical records in court cases involving subpoena of medical records. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Requirements
- Must have possession of a valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certificate or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certificate issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program.
- If you meet the Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification, you must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, plan, organize, and perform the technical work of a medical records department
- Maintain and update patient health records
- Review records for completeness and accuracy
- Regulate the release of medical information
- Supervise specialized clerical staff
- Prepare records for inmates paroling or being transferred
- Present medical records in court cases involving subpoena of medical records
Benefits
- Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
- Competitive wages
- Multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
- Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
- Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
- Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
