Penn State University Hiring for Healthcare Records Assistant at University Park, PA Full Time

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

UHS is seeking a full-time Records Specialist to join its Health Information Management (Medical Records and Immunization Compliance) team. This position may offer a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

University Health Services (UHS), a department within the Division of Student Affairs is a comprehensive on-campus healthcare resource specializing in outpatient student health including the treatment of medically urgent problems and ongoing health concerns. UHS also provides preventive care, education, and resources to help students live a healthy lifestyle.

The primary duties include:

• Review, correct, and verify student-submitted immunization data against Penn State’s immunization compliance program requirements.
• Notify students of non-compliance.
• Analyze and scan medical s into the electronic medical record.
• Maintain a variety of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Respond to customer inquiries.

Education & Experience:

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional customer service skills and the ability to exercise patient confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• 2+ years of related experience, High School Diploma or higher
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• An associate degree in health information technology or medical office assistant is preferred.
• Prior work experience in a medical office is preferred.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefitsfor more

detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
• Generous vacation time and sick time
• 15 paid holidays/campus closure days

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the ing of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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