Medical Records Assistant - Pamlico CI

Adult Correction; Bayboro (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks an Administrative Specialist I (S) at Pamlico Correctional in Bayboro, NC. The role supports medical records operations within a medium custody facility, reporting to the Nurse Supervisor.

Responsibilities include review, verification, completion, recording, and balancing of records, reports, and figures in a professional office setting. Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and have two years of related administrative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related administrative experience.
• Documented experience in organization, retention and filing of records.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, complete, record, and balance records and reports.
• Assist in managing medical records within the correctional facility.
• Coordinate with nurses and administrative staff to support operations.

Skills

Administrative functions

Record organization

Filing and retention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Administrative Specialist I (S) Position Number 65016518 Grade NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Pamlico Correctional, Bayboro, NC. Pamlico Correctional is a medium custody prison housing male offenders. Pamlico Correctional serves as the hub for healthcare for the male offenders population. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 732 offenders. This position requires general knowledge of medical office practices and procedures to review, verify, complete, record, and/or balance records, reports, and figures. The Medical Records Assistant reports to the Nurse Supervisor. Positions at this level perform comprehensive, complex professional -level nursing work in providing primary preventative, and rehabilitative care to individuals and families in a variety of settings, including public health.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) /Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who posses the following skill are preferred: Documented experience performing administrative functions in an office setting. Demonstrated experience in organization, retention, review and filing of records. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

About The Division of Comprehensive Health Services

Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibition ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.