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Medical Record Examiner

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Forensic Center

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$24.50 - $35.56

per hour

Closes

April 23, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves handling medical records for forensic mental health evaluations, such as gathering documents from outside sources, scanning them into digital systems, and ensuring everything follows legal rules for privacy and court orders.

It also includes checking the validity of record requests and possibly testifying in court about the records' authenticity.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in healthcare administration or records management who understands privacy laws and works well under pressure in a government health setting.

Key Requirements

  • Possession of an associate's degree or equivalent in health information technology, medical records, or a related field (based on standard job specs for this role)
  • Knowledge of medical record creation, maintenance, and use procedures
  • Familiarity with Michigan Mental Health Code, HIPAA, and other privacy regulations
  • Experience processing and validating court orders and authorizations for record disclosure
  • Ability to scan and import records into electronic health record (EHR) systems
  • Skills in making judgments on the legality of record release requests
  • Availability to testify in court regarding record authenticity

Full Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient.

We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position is responsible for processing requests for collateral records from various outside facilities needed by the Evaluation Unit examiners for completion of court-ordered forensic evaluations for competency and criminal responsibility.

This position is responsible for processing incoming records for scanning and importing into the electronic health record system and update examiners/clinicians.

This position may be required to respond to all requests for incoming releases of information, making judgments on which releases are legal and proper, following the Michigan Mental Health Code, HIPAA, and other regulatory agency requirements.

This position is responsible for validating and complying with court orders for medical records, and fulfilling court-ordered record requests from examiners, attorneys and others who might present a written, compliant Authorization for Disclosure of Records.

This position could also be responsible for testifying in court as to the authenticity of forensic record.

Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to the methods, practices, procedures, policies, regulations, and laws governing medical record creation, maintenance, and use.

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To be considered for this position you must:

  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable).
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

    Requirements

    EducationPossession of an associate's degree in health information or medical record technology. ExperienceMedical Record Examiner 8No specific type or amount is required.

    Medical Record Examiner 9One year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8.Medical Record Examiner E10Two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 9.

    Additional Information

    Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator.
    The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.

    This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.

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    Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

    As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

    If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.

    Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

    The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

    For questions about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference this job posting number in subject line. Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities!

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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/9/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5300342