HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Main Purpose of Job:

The main purpose of this position is to provide clerical and support services at a trainee level, compiling and maintaining the health record system in accordance with Joint Commission standards, State and Federal laws, and other governing agencies’ standards.

About the Role

Grade: ASTD7
Location: Springfield Hospital Center Health Information Services Department, 6655 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain the health record system in accordance with Joint Commission standards, State and Federal laws, and other governing agencies’ standards.
• Provide clerical and support services at a trainee level.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: None.
• Note: Candidates may substitute experience compiling and maintaining health records on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Special Requirements

• Candidates for this classification may be required to demonstrate the ability to type at a minimum speed of 20 words per minute.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute experience compiling and maintaining health records on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov .

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.