Corrections Health Records Technician (RHIT/RHIA Eligible)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Medical Records Technician to maintain organized, accurate health records for inmates at SCI Fayette. This role emphasizes confidentiality, coding, and documentation review to support health care operations.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday. RHIT or RHIA certification (or AHIMA eligibility) is required, with basic training in Elizabethtown and CJIS background checks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage health records
• Knowledge of health information standards and coding
• Understanding of confidentiality and legal requirements

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor integrated health records for incarcerated offenders
• Code diseases, operations, and treatments per standards
• File, withdraw, and issue records with confidentiality and legal compliance
• Review records for completeness and refer issues to staff
• Prepare statistical reports on morbidity, mortality, and service utilization

Skills

Attention to detail

Record organization

Confidentiality

Documentation accuracy

Education

RHIT/RHIA certification

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Medical Records Technician to maintain organized, accurate health records for inmates at SCI Fayette. This role emphasizes confidentiality, coding, and documentation review to support health care operations.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday. RHIT or RHIA certification (or AHIMA eligibility) is required, with basic training in Elizabethtown and CJIS background checks.