Medical Records Examiner

State of Michigan; Carson City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Medical Records Examiner at Carson City Correctional Facility to oversee and maintain medical records systems, serving as the senior worker in the department. The role involves regular access and contact with inmates within the secure perimeter of a multi-level prison and is subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Candidates should hold an associate degree in health information or medical record technology and AHIMA certification (RHIT or RHIA).

Qualifications

• Possession of an associate’s degree in health information or medical record technology.
• Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as RHIT or RHIA.
• Must meet state ethics and employment standards; background check and no felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform activities to maintain medical records systems.
• Serve as the senior worker in the medical records department.
• Work inside the secure perimeter of a multi-level prison and interact with inmates.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Education

Associate degree in health information or medical record technology

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Function as a paraprofessional by overseeing and performing a variety of activities designed to maintain medical records systems at the Carson City Correctional Facility. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to the methods, practices, procedures, policies, regulations and laws governing medical record creation and use. Services as the senior worker in the medical record department. Has regular unsupervised access and direct contact with inmates. This position is located inside the secure perimeter of a multi-level prison and the position is subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Education

• Possession of an associate's degree in health information or medical record technology.

Experience

• Medical Record Examiner 8 – No specific type or amount is required.
• Medical Record Examiner 9 – One year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8.
• Medical Record Examiner E10 – Two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 9.

Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator.

The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.

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Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. *

*** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.