Medical Records Supervisor - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Medical Records Supervisor to lead the inmate health records team at SCI Greene. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and confidentiality in health information management.

You will supervise staff, oversee record systems, and contribute to quality assurance and reporting to management. A RHIT/RHIA certification or AHIMA eligibility is required with a 12-month certification deadline; PA residency is waived for this

Qualifications

• RHIT or RHIA certification with AHIMA approved education program or eligibility.
• Must obtain RHIT/RHIA certification within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision of medical records team and training.
• Organize and maintain integrated medical record systems.
• Handle records with confidentiality per policy and law.
• Evaluate records for completeness and accuracy for management review.
• Prepare reports on service use, morbidity and mortality for management.
• Contribute to quality assurance and record-keeping improvements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Record management

Confidential handling

Quality review

Statistical reporting

Committee participation

Education

RHIT/RHIA certificate or AHIMA eligible

Job description

Are you ready to guide a team that supports strong and accurate medical recordkeeping? As a Medical Records Supervisor with the Department of Corrections, you will lead important work that keeps inmate health information organized and reliable. This role allows you to use your leadership skills to improve daily operations and support high standards of care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. Step into a position where your commitment to accuracy and teamwork makes a real difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads the development and upkeep of inmate medical records while supporting the daily work of the medical records team. It plays a key role in maintaining accurate, organized, and confidential health information. As a Medical Records Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Oversee work assignments, provide training, and guide staff to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Record Management: Organize and maintain integrated medical record systems in keeping with policies, standards, and documentation requirements
• Confidential Handling: File, issue, and transfer records in accordance with confidentiality rules, regulations, and legal guidelines
• Quality Review: Evaluate medical records for completeness and accuracy and refer issues to appropriate medical staff
• Statistical Reporting: Prepare reports on subjects such as service use, morbidity, and mortality for management review
• Committee Participation: Contribute to quality assurance efforts to identify and improve medical record practices

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certificate or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certificate issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Employees who meet the Necessary Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.