Reference #: 4547203 THE POSITION Are you looking for a job in public health and have a background in medical terminology? The Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person to work as a Medical Records Assistant in the Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries, Division of Statistical Registries. If you are a detail-oriented person with strong organizational skills, we encourage you to join our team and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position, in the Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries, Division of Statistical Registries, supports the bureau's mission of managing a statewide death registry through its responsibility for the interpretation, entry, and validation activities related to the medical information on death cases. You will review reports and medical certification worksheets to interpret causes of death and enter data into the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS). Additionally, you will validate death case data to ensure it is timely and accurate, make necessary minor edits to assure data quality, and maintain a log to track the completeness of medical and demographic data for death cases.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Limited-term full-time wage position with benefits (Bronze Plan). Duration of employment is approximately six months with possible extension for an additional 6 months. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. This position will have two weeks minimum of mandatory on-site training. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You would report into the office one day scheduled per month and as needed for training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Please direct all questions regarding telework and alternate worksites to Kay Diritto (kadiritto@pa.gov) and Anna Elias (aelias@pa.gov). 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 in a medical records department of a hospital, or ambulatory acute medical care setting or a licensed nursing facility, which has included six months of experience under the general direction or oversight by a registered Medical Records Technician or Administrator; and graduation from high school; or Graduation from a medical secretarial or medical records program; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. 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). 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 applicatio requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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.

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.