Medical Records Assistant SCI Camp Hill

THE POSITION

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your expertise in medical records management? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Medical Records Assistant to join us at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. In this vital role, you will work both independently and in collaboration with health care professionals to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of inmate medical records while promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies. If you are ready to apply your skills in a meaningful setting and contribute to the delivery of quality health care services, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will prepare and maintain both physical and electronic medical records for inmates. By creating and filing medical reports, you will ensure that all information is up-to-date and accurate. You will also compile all inmate medical records for transfer and assist the medical department with data entry. In addition, you will ensure that medical reports and documented entries follow documentation practices, DOC policies, and federal, state, or accreditation standards applicable to health care. You will refer non-compliant, insufficient, or incomplete records to health care staff for necessary revisions. Other duties will include delivering and retrieving records, as well as composing and typing requests for medical information from other facilities, hospitals, or agencies.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• One year of clerical experience maintaining or reviewing medical records, transcribing dictated or recorded medical information, or conducting medical abstracting and coding; or
• Graduation from an accredited medical secretarial, medical records, medical transcription, medical assisting, medical coding, or health information management program; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.