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Medical Records Director

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION

Are you looking to start a public service career that will utilize your Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentials? The Department of  Human Services (DHS), Clarks Summit State Hospital is seeking a self-motivated Medical Records Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a busy, service-oriented Medical Records Department and play a key role leading electronic health record (EHR) input and maintenance. We encourage you to join a team of professionals dedicated to supporting a hospital that provides inpatient psychiatric services to adults. Apply today!


 

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

 

As a Medical Records Director, you will support hospital operations by ensuring the efficiency of the Medical Records Department. You will supervise and monitor data entry and data integrity of the electronic health record (EHR). As a managerial representative of hospital leadership, you will work with staff to execute hospital policies, decisions, and objectives in a productive manner. You will also routinely audit patient charts for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. This role requires keeping pace with technology, legal, and regulatory updates as well as the ability to develop and implement performance standards. In addition, you will investigate allegations of abuse, chair work groups and committees, and serve as the hospital’s HIPAA privacy officer.

 

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
  • Overtime and travel as needed
  • Free parking
  • 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

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Registration as a Medical Records Administrator with the American Health Information Management Association; or
  • Two years of experience as a Medical Records Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:

 

Legal Requirements: 

  • A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
    • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

 

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: 

 

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.