Medical Records Assistant - SCI Phoenix
Medical Records Assistant - SCI Phoenix
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$ 39785 - 59384
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that utilizes your attention to deal and organizational skills Do you enjoy working with medical records and documents The Department of Corrections (DOC) State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking a Medical Records Assistant. If you are self-motivated and want to help ensure the accuracy of an essential process with our dedicated team then we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Medical Records Assistant you willprepare and maintain medical records and documents at SCI Phoenix. You will maintain electronic paper and film medical records as well as upload merge and extract information using the Electronic Health Record system. You will also verify accuracy and return incomplete records to health care staff. This role requires the ability to regularly detect and resolve routine problems and issues while ensuring medical reports and documented entries comply with policies procedures and common practices. In addition you will prepare and transfer records for inmates paroling or being transferred archive hardcopy and electronic files verify medical coding and prepare periodic statistical reports.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable. ORSelected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39785.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of clerical experience in a medical records department of a hospital or ambulatory acute medical care setting or a licensed nursing facility which has included six months of experience under the general direction or oversight by a registered Medical Records Technician or Administrator; and graduation from high school;or
- Graduation from a medical secretarial or medical records program;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown PA is required.
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
