Medical Records Examiner Jobs

THE POSITION

Are you a Registered Nurse in need of a change of pace? The Department of Human Services, Division of Fee For Service Operations is seeking a Medical Records Examiner to review and evaluate clinical and fiscal records, in accordance with established Field Operations review procedures, to assess Nursing Facilities compliance with all applicable Federal and State requirements. If this sounds like the job for you, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Medical Records Examiner, you will evaluate and review medical, physical, rehabilitative, restorative, and other care being provided to determine appropriateness. You will also review, understand, and relate pertinent Departmental, State and Federal policies, licensure requirements, and regulations to ensure compliance by Medical Assistance (MA)/OLTL providers. In addition, you will participate in the development of new and/or revision to existing medical assistance policies and regulations.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Travel: As needed.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Full-time employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Three years of professional experience in the field of medical assistance, health care services, or human services; or

Necessary Special Requirements:

• All employees having non-renewable temporary practice permits issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse, within the one (1) year period as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• All positions require an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, or Wyoming counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must meet the PA residency requiremen t . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• 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.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• 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 results will be provided via email.