State of North Carolina

Medical Records Assistant- Administrative Specialist I- Harnett CI

SALARY

$36,682.00 - $64,194.00 Annually

LOCATION

Harnett County, NC

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

24-05966

DEPARTMENT

Adult Correction

DIVISION

Secretary's Office

OPENING DATE

05/01/2024

CLOSING DATE

5/9/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

JOB CLASS TITLE

Medical Records Assistant- Administrative Specialist I- Harnett CI

POSITION NUMBER

60065338

SECTION

Comprehensive Health Services

WORK LOCATION

Harnett County/Lillington, NC

SALARY GRADE

NC08

Description of Work

The Administrative Specialist I (Medical Records Assistant) is located at Harnett CI in Lillington, NC. Harnett Correctional Institution houses up to 988 male offenders in a medium custody facility.

Employees at this level perform independently a variety of tasks within specific work guidelines. The Medical Records Assistant position requires general knowledge of medical office practices and procedures to review, verify, complete, record, and/or balance records, reports and figures. The Medical Records Assistant reports to the Nurse Supervisor. This position is responsible for maintaining medical records in a confidential manner and performing duties according to policy and procedures.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:

• Ordering and keeping inventory of medical supplies.
• Scheduling medical appointments for offenders.
• Effectively demonstrate good judgment when communicating with staff, offenders, and the general public.

The role is different from the Administrative Associate because fewer general office or administrative tasks are performed. Examples of the areas of specialization in this class include, but are not limited to, payroll, student services, accounting, medical records, call center, statistical, and human resources.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
**Vacancy anticipated for 5/6.

The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess of the following:

• Documented experience performing administrative functions in an office setting.
• Demonstrated experience in organization, retention, review and filing of records.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kelly Snead @ kelly.snead@dac.nc.gov or 984-255-6027.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,682.00 - $64,194.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person