Job Description

Medical Records Director

Are you looking to utilize your Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentials in a rewarding public service career? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Clarks Summit State Hospital (CSSH) has the perfect opportunity for you! Our Medical Records Director oversees a busy, service-oriented Medical Records Department that is dedicated to the accuracy of electronic health record (EHR) input and maintenance. If you enjoy using your leadership skills and working alongside professionals who support a hospital providing inpatient psychiatric services to adults, then we encourage you to apply today!

As a Medical Records Director, you will support the hospital by directing the efficient operations of the Medical Record Department. You will oversee medical records assembly, analysis, coding, transcription, filing, and correspondence. You will also serve as the secondary CSSH Trusted Agent for the EHR's direct secure messaging Health Information Service Provider (HISP) and collaborate with the primary Trusted Agent to monitor and facilitate hospital compliance with federal requirements related to use of direct secure messaging. This role requires keeping up-to-date with technology, legal and regulatory changes, and acceptable performance standards. In addition, you will:

• Write policies and procedures
• Design and conduct audits
• Analyze and organize data
• Develop performance improvements to support quality assurance initiatives

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Registration as a Medical Records Administrator with the American Health Information Management Association; or
• Two years of experience as a Medical Records Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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. 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).
• 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 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.

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