Medical Records Specialist

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for a Medical Records Specialist 1 to join our Health Services Unit team at the Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville, Connecticut with coverage to Brooklyn Correctional Institution in Brooklyn, CT.

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• This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours per week, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Correctional facilities have unique medical records needs, with a specific concentration on requesting records from community providers and preparing records for external sharing, following process, policy and privacy guidelines set by statute and agency policy.

• Maintaining a file of medical records such as daily admissions and discharges, daily census, case histories, results of diagnostic tests, signed releases of information, medical summaries and abstracts.
• Inspecting reports and records for omissions and errors.
• Preparing statistical reports on such matters as classification of disease, laboratory, dental, X‑ray and physiotherapy activities.
• Performing related duties as required.

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout State correctional facilities as openings occur at any of our 14 locations.

Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.

• Experience working with electronic health records.
• Experience scanning and importing documents to E.H.R.
• Experience processing requests to obtain/disclose protected health information.
• Experience with computer software, to include Microsoft excel.
• Experience with or worked in a correctional facility or hospital setting.
• Experience maintaining health records in accordance with HIPAA.
• Experience processing Subpoenas or court orders which may entail court appearances.

• Basic medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Medical coding principles and techniques with particular emphasis on International Classification of Disease Adopted procedures.
• Principles of statistical data tabulation.
• Office systems and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients must possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.