Medical Records Supervisor - SCI Laurel Highlands

About the role

This position oversees the development and maintenance of inmate medical records and supports daily operations at SCI Laurel Highlands. It offers a chance to support vital operations that keep the institution running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: Manage work assignments, support staff development, and oversee training activities
• Record Management: Organize and monitor inmate health records while ensuring compliance with DOC and regulatory standards
• Record Processing: File, issue, and transfer records and respond to subpoenas in accordance with confidentiality and legal requirements
• Quality Review: Examine records for completeness and accuracy and coordinate corrections with clinical staff
• Report Preparation: Create statistical and management reports related to health care data and service usage
• Committee Participation: Assist the Quality Assurance Committee by evaluating and improving record maintenance methods

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 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.

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
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Schedule

• 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).

Pay

• 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).

Benefits

• No benefits are mentioned in the job posting.