Medical Records Technician - SCI Coal Township
About The Position
This position focuses on organizing and maintaining medical records that support health care operations within the institution. As a Medical Records Technician, you will perform the following duties: Record Management: Organize and maintain integrated health records for incarcerated individuals Medical Coding: Assign codes for diseases, operations, therapies, and treatments according to guidelines Confidential Filing: File, withdraw, and release health records in line with legal and confidentiality standards Record Review: Examine medical documents for completeness and accuracy and refer issues for correction Report Preparation: Prepare statistical reports and organize records for management review Transfer Processing: Prepare medical records for individuals who are transferring or paroling from the institution
Requirements
- 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.
- Must obtain RHIT or RHIA certification within 12 months of employment if eligibility option is used.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation.
- Meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain integrated health records for incarcerated individuals
- Assign codes for diseases, operations, therapies, and treatments according to guidelines
- File, withdraw, and release health records in line with legal and confidentiality standards
- Examine medical documents for completeness and accuracy and refer issues for correction
- Prepare statistical reports and organize records for management review
- Prepare medical records for individuals who are transferring or paroling from the institution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
