Medical Records Technician SCI Fayette

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; La Belle (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Records Technician for the State Correctional Institution Fayette to organize and maintain health information that supports medical staff and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes accuracy in documentation, confidentiality, and adherence to agency requirements, with duties spanning record oversight, handling, review, reporting, and court preparation.

Qualifications

• You must possess a valid RHIT or RHIA certificate or eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT/RHIA program.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor integrated health records to meet standards and policy requirements.
• File, issue, and transfer records while following confidentiality rules and legal guidelines.
• Check records for accuracy and completeness, referring issues to health staff as needed.
• Prepare statistical reports related to morbidity, mortality, and service usage.
• Prepare medical records for court cases and notify staff about inmate transfers or discharge.

Skills

Record management

Documentation accuracy

Confidentiality compliance

Statistical reporting

Education

RHIT or RHIA certification (eligible / AHIMA program completed)

Job description

Are you ready to utilize your health information expertise to make a tangible difference in correctional health care? As a Medical Records Technician for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette, you will help keep important health information organized and accessible. This position gives you the opportunity to strengthen documentation processes that support medical staff and patient outcomes. You will play a key part in maintaining reliable and secure records. Become part of a dedicated team that values accuracy and care!

This position supports the facility by maintaining organized and accurate medical records while helping develop procedures that ensure proper documentation and compliance with agency requirements. The work requires careful attention to detail due to the frequent use of multiple classifications and cross references in a single case. As a Medical Records Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Record Oversight:Organize and monitor integrated health records to meet documentation standards and policy requirements
• Record Handling:File, issue, and transfer records while following confidentiality rules and legal guidelines
• Record Review:Check records for accuracy and completeness and refer issues to appropriate health staff
• Report Creation:Prepare statistical reports related to morbidity, mortality, and service usage
• Court Preparation:Prepare medical records for court cases and notify staff about inmate transfers or discharge

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
• 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

Special Requirement

• 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 have eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program.

Post Employment Requirement

• If you meet the Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification, you 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.

Legal Requirement

• 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.

• 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.