Medical Records Administrator

New Jersey Department of Health; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health (medical, prescription drug, DP

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

13 paid holidays

Paid time off: vacation/sick days and

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Health is hiring for a management position in the medical records department at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, NJ. The role oversees statistical reporting, care evaluation, and records maintenance under supervision of a Medical Director or Hospital Administrator.

The candidate must hold RHIA, have 4 years in a hospital records dept with 2 years in a supervisory role, and possess a NJ driver’s license if vehicle operation is required.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by AHIMA.
• Four (4) years of experience in a hospital medical records department, two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and manage activities of the medical records department and related systems.
• Ensure statistical compilation, reporting, and medical records maintenance are up to date.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Education

Some college courses

Job description

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-09-16

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Job Description

Under the direction of a Medical Director, Hospital Administrator, or other supervisory officer in a grade I psychiatric facility within the Division of Mental Health Services and Hospitals, or other institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services organizes, directs, and manages the activities of the medical records department including statistical compilation and reporting, medical care evaluation and medical records maintenance, and management information systems; does other elated work.

REQUIREMENTS:

CERTIFICATION:Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator by the American Health Information Management Association.

EXPERIENCE:Four (4) years of experience in a medical records department of a hospital, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

LICENSE:Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Job Description

Under the direction of a Medical Director, Hospital Administrator, or other supervisory officer in a grade I psychiatric facility within the Division of Mental Health Services and Hospitals, or other institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services organizes, directs, and manages the activities of the medical records department including statistical compilation and reporting, medical care evaluation and medical records maintenance, and management information systems; does other elated work.

REQUIREMENTS:

CERTIFICATION:Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator by the American Health Information Management Association.

EXPERIENCE:Four (4) years of experience in a medical records department of a hospital, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

LICENSE:Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework*+
• Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS: The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates: If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care: If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note: Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements:

Skill

Skill Level

Required / Desired

Attention to detail Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002890

Number of positions 1

Job Type Classified Competitive

Minimum Education requirement Some College Courses

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Quality Assurance HIM/Medical Records

Location

• Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950