Medical Records Supervisor

THE POSITION

Do you excel in technical and supervisory work and wish to expand your leadership skills? The Department of Corrections is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Medical Records Supervisor to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee the development and maintenance of inmate medical records at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. If you are ready to tackle new challenges and build on your current expertise while gaining new skills, apply today and take the next step in your professional career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position incorporates technical and supervisory work where you will oversee the operation of the medical records department, including the medical histories of all patients. Your full range of supervisory duties include managing and reviewing work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion. Duties include establishing work goals for the unit and providing training and support to staff. In this role, you will code special therapies, program services, and treatments with the diagnostic related group assignment. You will also detect and resolve problems and consult with a supervisor to resolve any urgent, sensitive, or unique issues.
 
 

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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 $45,907.00 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• 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

Special Requirements:

• This position requires the 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 eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Employees who meet the Necessary Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.