Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician)

Jesup, GA · full time

$57,188 – $72,328

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A federal corrections facility role that manages inmate medical records, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while handling documentation requests, coding, and administrative tasks. Suited for someone with medical records experience who can work in a secure institutional setting and wants to contribute to offender reentry programs.

Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Sentry

What they ask for

Required

At least one year of specialized experience in medical records work
Versed in medical terminology, medical records, and documentation requests
Ability to examine medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with JCAHO standards
Experience identifying discrepancies in patient/inmate files and preparing corrective action notifications
Experience with ICD-9-CM coding
Knowledge of information release procedures including FOIA and Privacy Act
Capability to develop statistical reports and retrieve/analyze records for compliance
Experience coordinating documentation with hospitals and treatment facilities

Nice to have

Graduate education directly related to medical records work