Medical Records Technician - SCI Fayette

Do you want to use your organization skills in a role that truly matters as a Medical Records Technician for the Department of Corrections? This position plays a key part in keeping medical information updated and accessible for inmate care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette . You will help support safety, accuracy, and smooth operations by managing important health documents. Step into a role where your work helps the entire facility function effectively. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position manages medical records for the SCI Fayette. The role supports safe and accurate health care by keeping records complete, organized, and secure. As a Medical Records Technician, you will perform the following duties: Record Management: Organize and monitor medical files to keep them complete, accurate, and up to date Coding Tasks: Assign codes for diseases, treatments, therapies, and services following required standards File Handling: Prepare, file, issue, and transfer medical records while following privacy rules and legal requirements Record Review: Check medical records for accuracy and refer incomplete information to medical staff for correction Report Preparation: Create statistical reports on topics such as service use, mortality, and morbidity General Duties: Support other assigned tasks that help keep medical record operations running smoothly 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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Special Requirements: You must be in 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 have eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program. Post Employment Requirement: If you meet the Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification, you must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania