Medical Records Technician - SCI Fayette

About the Department

Are you ready to utilize your health information expertise to make a tangible difference in correctional health care?

As a Medical Records Technician for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette, you will help keep important health information organized and accessible.

This position gives you the opportunity to strengthen documentation processes that support medical staff and patient outcomes.

You will play a key part in maintaining reliable and secure records.

Become part of a dedicated team that values accuracy and care!

This position supports the facility by maintaining organized and accurate medical records while helping develop procedures that ensure proper documentation and compliance with agency requirements. The work requires careful attention to detail due to the frequent use of multiple classifications and cross references in a single case. As a Medical Records Technician, you will perform the following duties: Record Oversight: Organize and monitor integrated health records to meet documentation standards and policy requirements Record Handling: File, issue, and transfer records while following confidentiality rules and legal guidelines Record Review: Check records for accuracy and completeness and refer issues to appropriate health staff Report Creation: Prepare statistical reports related to morbidity, mortality, and service usage Court Preparation: Prepare medical records for court cases and notify staff about inmate transfers or discharge 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 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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.

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).

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.

Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

This position supports the facility by maintaining organized and accurate medical records while helping develop procedures that ensure proper documentation and compliance with agency requirements.

The work requires careful attention to detail due to the frequent use of multiple classifications and cross references in a single case.

As a Medical Records Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Record Oversight: Organize and monitor integrated health records to meet documentation standards and policy requirements
• Record Handling: File, issue, and transfer records while following confidentiality rules and legal guidelines
• Record Review: Check records for accuracy and completeness and refer issues to appropriate health staff
• Report Creation: Prepare statistical reports related to morbidity, mortality, and service usage
• Court Preparation: Prepare medical records for court cases and notify staff about inmate transfers or discharge

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 have eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program. Post Employment Requirement: If you meet the Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification, you must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .

Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work.

Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans: 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

• 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 have eligibility for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program.

• If you meet the Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification, you must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator .

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.*

All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification.

Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

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Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification.

The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

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If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page .

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If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report.

We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES).

A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report.

We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES).

A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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• No