Medical Records Director – SCI Somerset

Reference #: 4664207
THE POSITION
The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is eager to welcome an energetic leader to their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee, organize, and manage the medical records department. If you are ready to employ your excellent analytical and communication skills while leading a team of professionals, we invite you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Medical Records Director, your main responsibility will be overseeing the establishment, organization, and upkeep of medical records and documents. This role involves developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that medical records are completed and maintained correctly, and that they comply with the requirements set by accrediting and certifying agencies. Due to the nature of the work, a high level of accuracy is required, as there are often multiple classifications or cross-references within a single case. Additionally, you will be responsible for supervising a team of clerical and technical staff who are involved in maintaining complex medical case histories. Your work will be overseen by an administrative supervisor, who will review your compliance with departmental and facility policies and procedures through reports, conferences, and inspections.

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-hour work week)
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary can be 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; 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.
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.

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%20Info/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.

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.

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.