Medical Records Assistant (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Salary$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 AnnuallyLocationSnyder County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-47824-39000DepartmentDepartment of Human ServicesDivisionHS Sel CtrOpening Date04/20/2026Closing Date5/3/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob Code39000Position Number00247148UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA1Pay GroupST04Bureau / Division Code00213300Bureau / DivisionSelinsgrove CenterWorksite Address1000 Route 522CitySelinsgrove, PennsylvaniaZip Code17870Contact NameTalent Management SectionContact Emailra-oahhsintakesec@pa.govTHE POSITION Do you havemedical terminology and medical records processing expertise? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a new environment? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Selinsgrove Center is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Medical Records Assistant.If you want to supportquality patient care by maintaining accurate patient health information and ensuring patient confidentiality, then this is the job for you. We encourage you to apply today!Watch thisvideoto see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Medical Records Assistant, you will performcomplex clerical functions by maintainingIndividual Unit Records for ahabilitative facility housing 200+ persons with intellectual disabilities. You will code admissions anddiagnoses, maintainaccurate data regarding centralized records, uphold confidentiality of information, adhere to HIPAA regulations, and respondto other agencies, billing centers, or primary family contacts. Key duties will include:AssigningInternational Classification of Disease (ICD-10)codes on encounter formsfor billing Medicare Purging Unit Recordsaccording to policy guidelines Filingdocuments in the appropriate charts Serving asassistant to the HIPAA Privacy officer AccessingFACT and CENNET data bases Completing discharges and preparing files for permanent storage Maintaininglog books with discharge and death informationInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 1st shift (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of clerical experience maintaining or reviewing medical records, transcribing dictated or recorded medical information, or conducting medical abstracting and coding;or Graduation from an accredited medical secretarial, medical records, medical transcription, medical assisting, medical coding, or health information management program;or An equivalent combination of experience and training.Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency Guidelines. 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 willnotbe 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 theGuidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekersfor 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 towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.htmland 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATION 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/testoncefor this posting. Your results will be provided via email.