Medical Records Specialist: Accurate Data & Archiving

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Coalport (PA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Records Assistant at the State Correctional Institution Coal Township. This full-time position focuses on preparing, filing, updating, and archiving medical records to support accurate, accessible documentation for staff and facility needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining electronic and paper records, uploading and extracting data in the EHR system, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

One year of clerical experience maintaining or reviewing medical records, transcribing dictated or recorded medical information, or conducting medical abstracting and coding.
Graduation from an accredited medical secretarial, medical records, medical transcription, medical assisting, medical coding, or health information management program.
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

Record Preparation: Maintain electronic, paper, and film records and ensure accuracy and completeness.
Information Management: Upload, merge, and extract data in the electronic health record system.
Record Filing: File, withdraw, and issue records and complete transfer checklists as needed.
Archive Maintenance: Archive inactive files and ensure proper filing of film and x-ray records.
Log Updating: Maintain tracking logs for release of information and staff requests.
Report Preparation: Prepare statistical reports and verify medical coding for reviews.