Medical Records Technician - SCI Fayette
About The Position
Become a Medical Records Technician with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and take an active role in managing the essential records that guide inmate medical care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. This position is an exciting fit for someone who thrives on order and wants to support health services in a meaningful way. You gain valuable experience while contributing to an efficient and well-organized environment. Your efforts help ensure that critical health information is complete, accurate, and ready the moment it is needed. This position focuses on managing and maintaining medical records that support offender health care at SCI Fayette. It plays an important part in ensuring that records are complete, accurate, and meet required standards.
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.
- Employees who meet the Necessary Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification 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.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain integrated health records for incarcerated individuals
- Code diseases, procedures, therapies, and treatments according to established standards
- File and issue medical records while following confidentiality rules and legal requirements
- Review medical records for completeness and report patterns of incomplete documentation
- Prepare statistical reports and records for management review
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
