Job Description

Do you possess a R egistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or R egistered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in public service?  The Department of Human Services, Clarks Summit State Hospital provides hospital-based inpatient psychiatric services to adults. We have an exciting career opportunity for a self-motivated Medical Records Director to lead our busy, service-oriented Medical Records Department.

We are planning for the implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) in approximately the fourth quarter of the 2024 calendar year. The Medical Records Director will play a key role in this transition, as well as post-implementation use and maintenance of the EHR. If you enjoy new opportunities, apply today and take the next step in your professional career! 

The key functions of this position will include meeting operational needs and fulfilling goals by successfully supervising and leading subordinate staff; quickly self-learning technology, laws, and regulations; and writing effective policies and procedures. In this role, it will be imperative to consistently meet deadlines with accurate work products; effectively label and analyze data; and proficiently develop, lead, and monitor performance improvement activities.

In addition, you will serve as the hospital’s HIPAA privacy officer. You will evaluate requests for disclosure of patient protected health information (PHI), review assemblages of PHI prior to disclosure, and supervise the disclosure of patient PHI to authorized individuals. You will be responsible for immediately reporting identified, suspected, or potential breaches of confidentiality to the PI-RM Coordinator.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the  position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• FREE PARKING!
• Salary:   In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Registration as a Medical Records Administrator with the American Health Information Management Association; or
• Two years of experience as a Medical Records Technician; and registration as a Medical Records Technician with the American Health Information Management Association; or
• Four years of experience in the preparation, classification and abstracting of medical reports in a medical records department; and registration as a Medical Records Technician with the American Health Information Management Association.  

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  1. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• 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. 

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 and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at  ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Job Tags

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