Medical Records Examiner

About the role

Function as a paraprofessional by overseeing and performing a variety of activities designed to maintain medical records systems at the Carson City Correctional Facility. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to the methods, practices, procedures, policies, regulations and laws governing medical record creation and use. Services as the senior worker in the medical record department. This position is located inside the secure perimeter of a multi-level prison and the position is subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform activities to maintain medical records systems.
• Work through the application of a body of knowledge related to medical record creation and use.
• Perform as the senior worker in the medical record department.
• Directly interact with inmates within the secure perimeter of the facility.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Education: Possession of an associate's degree in health information or medical record technology.
• Experience:
  • Medical Record Examiner 8: No specific type or amount required.
  • Medical Record Examiner 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8.
  • Medical Record Examiner E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 9.
• Certification: Certified by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator.

Qualifications

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical record creation and use.
• Ability to work unsupervised with inmates.

Benefits

The Department of Corrections offers benefits to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Veteran-friendly benefits.
• Healthcare services.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.

Additional Requirements And Information

• Must meet high ethical standards demanded by the state classified service.
• All employees must report any possible conflict of interest.
• New hires and returning employees must complete NCNET training.
• Applicants must meet reasonable accommodation requirements for participation in the application process.

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Contact Information

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