Medical Records Supervisor

THE POSITION

The Medical Records Supervisor position at the Department of Corrections, SCI-Laurel Highlands offers an exciting chance to lead an important part of the institution’s health care operation. You will guide a team that manages critical records used to support safe, accurate, and timely medical care for inmates. This role strengthens your leadership skills while allowing you to build meaningful experience in health information management. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to take the next step in their career and make a positive impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position manages the development, organization, and maintenance of inmate medical records while overseeing staff who support daily record operations. As a Medical Records Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct subordinate staff by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and providing training
• Record Management: Organize and maintain inmate health records in accordance with policy and documentation standards
• Record Processing: File, issue, and prepare medical records for transfers, parole, and legal proceedings
• Quality Review: Examine medical records for completeness and refer incomplete documentation for correction
• Statistical Reporting: Compile reports on subjects such as morbidity, mortality, and service usage
• Process Improvement: Evaluate recordkeeping methods and support quality assurance efforts

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:

• This position requires 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $46,827 - $70,592