What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Director SCI Somerset position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-driven individual seeking a career that allows you to make a meaningful impact in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is searching for a committed Medical Records Director with a strong work ethic to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee, organize, and manage the medical records department, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. If you are eager for new challenges, apply today and elevate your professional career to new heights!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee the development and implementation of the electronic medical records system, review and update local policies and procedures, and create new policies to ensure clarity and consistency within the department. You will supervise medical department staff, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating their work for accuracy and completeness, and providing guidance on their tasks. Additionally, you will oversee the release of information to authorized personnel, external healthcare providers, insurance companies, re-entry services, former inmates, attorneys, and present medical records in court when necessary. You will also ensure that requests for external healthcare provider information are completed, tracked, and that received information is uploaded into the medical records.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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
- Registration as a Medical Records Administrator with the American Health Information Management Association; or
- Two years of experience as a Medical Records Technician; and registration as a Medical Records Technician with the American Health Information Management Association; or
- Four years of experience in the preparation, classification and abstracting of medical reports in a medical records department; and registration as a Medical Records Technician with the American Health Information Management Association.
Other Requirements:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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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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