Medical Records Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
Location : Somerset County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-56841-39010
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR LAU Med
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 39010
Position Number: 00232530
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: A2
Pay Group: ST05
Bureau / Division Code: 00114430
Bureau / Division: SCI Laurel Highlands
Worksite Address: 5706 Glades Pike
City: Somerset, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15501
Contact Name: Corleen Schmucker
Contact Phone: 717.562.5736
Contact Email: cschmucker@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Medical Records Supervisor position at the Department of Corrections, SCI-Laurel Highlands offers an exciting chance to lead an important part of the institution's health care operation. You will guide a team that manages critical records used to support safe, accurate, and timely medical care for inmates. This role strengthens your leadership skills while allowing you to build meaningful experience in health information management. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to take the next step in their career and make a positive impact.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position manages the development, organization, and maintenance of inmate medical records while overseeing staff who support daily record operations. As a Medical Records Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct subordinate staff by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and providing training
• Record Management: Organize and maintain inmate health records in accordance with policy and documentation standards
• Record Processing: File, issue, and prepare medical records for transfers, parole, and legal proceedings
• Quality Review: Examine medical records for completeness and refer incomplete documentation for correction
• Statistical Reporting: Compile reports on subjects such as morbidity, mortality, and service usage
• Process Improvement: Evaluate recordkeeping methods and support quality assurance efforts

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 (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:

• This position requires 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.

Other Requirements:

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

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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 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.
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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
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(Necessary Special Requirement) - Do you possess 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)?
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(Necessary Special Requirement) - Are you eligible for certification including completion of an AHIMA approved RHIT or RHIA Health Information Management education program?
If you answer "Yes" to this question, you must attach a copy of your certification for it to be considered in the eligibility decision before submitting your application. You will not be able to attach documents after submission of application. Upload documents using the "Attachments" tab on the left. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

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