Medical Records Supervisor - SCI Laurel Highlands

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, SCI-Laurel Highlands, seeks a Medical Records Supervisor to lead the health information team responsible for inmate medical records, ensuring accurate, complete and timely documentation to support patient care. The role involves supervising staff, organizing records, processing files for transfers and legal proceedings, and performing quality reviews and statistical reporting.

Work schedule is 37.5 hours weekly; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• RHIT or RHIA certification required, or eligibility via AHIMA RHIT/RHIA program.
• Post-employment requirement: must obtain RHIT/RHIA certification within 12 months of employment.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision: direct subordinate staff, assign tasks, review work and train.
• Record management: organize and maintain inmate health records per policy and standards.
• Record processing: file, issue, and prepare medical records for transfers, parole, and legal proceedings.
• Quality review: examine records for completeness and refer corrections.
• Statistical reporting: compile reports on morbidity, mortality, service usage.
• Process improvement: evaluate recordkeeping methods and support QA efforts.

Education

RHIT or RHIA certification (AHIMA) or eligibility for RHIT/RHIA program

Job description

THE POSITION

The Medical Records Supervisor position at the Department of Corrections, SCI-Laurel Highlands offers an exciting chance to lead an important part of the institution’s health care operation. You will guide a team that manages critical records used to support safe, accurate, and timely medical care for inmates. This role strengthens your leadership skills while allowing you to build meaningful experience in health information management. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to take the next step in their career and make a positive impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position manages the development, organization, and maintenance of inmate medical records while overseeing staff who support daily record operations. As a Medical Records Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct subordinate staff by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and providing training
• Record Management: Organize and maintain inmate health records in accordance with policy and documentation standards
• Record Processing: File, issue, and prepare medical records for transfers, parole, and legal proceedings
• Quality Review: Examine medical records for completeness and refer incomplete documentation for correction
• Statistical Reporting: Compile reports on subjects such as morbidity, mortality, and service usage
• Process Improvement: Evaluate recordkeeping methods and support quality assurance efforts

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-hour work 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 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Special Requirements

• This position requires p ossession 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

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

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.