Medical Records Director - SCI Somerset

Find a home for your talents by planning and directing the operations of a Medical Records Department! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with the right knowledge and experience to work as our Corrections Medical Records Director. Apply today and collaborate with a talented and diverse team!

In this Medical Records Director role for the Department of Corrections, you will lead the SCI Somerset department that is responsible for the establishment, classification, and maintenance of medical records and documents. This includes supervising a clerical and technical staff engaged in the maintenance of complex medical case histories, detecting and resolving problems and issues, and seeking assistance for complex cases as needed. Work relies on a high degree of accuracy due to the frequency of multiple classification or cross references in a single case. Your teamwork and leadership skills will be essential for participating in the development and implementation of facility policies and procedures to ensure proper medical records completion, maintenance, and compliance with accrediting and certifying agencies' requirements. Be part of an organization that is committed to creating success for all people committed to our care while respecting victim rights, inside and out!

If you want to continue your medical records work in an exciting and rewarding public service career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035.00.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

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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.

• 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.