Medical Records Technician SCI Fayette

Medical Records Technician – DOC

Become a Medical Records Technician with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and take an active role in managing the essential records that guide inmate medical care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) s position is an exciting fit for someone who thrives on order and wants to support health services in a meaningful way. You gain valuable experience while contributing to an efficient and well‑organized environment.

Your efforts help ensure that critical health information is complete, accurate, and ready the moment it is needed.

• Record Management: organize and maintain integrated health records for incarcerated individuals
• Coding Accuracy: code diseases, procedures, therapies, and treatments according to established standards
• File Control: file and issue medical records while following confidentiality rules and legal requirements
• Quality Review: review medical records for completeness and report patterns of incomplete documentation
• Report Preparation: prepare statistical reports and records for management review
• Additional Tasks: perform other related duties as assigned

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65
• 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 $46,827.00 (before taxes)

• Special Requirements
  : 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 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
• Legal Requirements
  : you must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.