Medical Records Technician - SCI Fayette La Belle, PA 06 Jul 2026 22719456 Summary La Belle, PA In-Person $46827.00 - $70592.00 per Year 0 Years Experience Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree No Commission 37.50 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description 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) at Fayette. This 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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on managing and maintaining medical records that support offender health care at SCI Fayette. It plays an important part in ensuring that records are complete, accurate, and meet required standards. As a Medical Records Technician, you will perform the following duties:

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 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. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

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 Necessary Special Requirement based on the eligibility option for the RHIT or RHIA certification must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of employment. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams