Medical Records Technician

Summary About the Position: Army Health Clinic Kenner; Fort Lee, VA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Learn more about this agency Duties Use various systems to track, collect, and analyze data for performance improvement and risk management. Prepare clinical event summaries for hospital leadership. Retrieve and codes medical records using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Use electronic health record (EHR) systems to evaluate data trends and key performance indicators. Apply basic statistical techniques to present data results. Maintain the systems for reporting incidents and clinical events. Manage and files electronic and hard copy records to ensure information is complete and accessible. Ensures security, confidentiality, and proper release of information in accordance with Health Insurance Portability Accountability Standards (HIPAA), the Privacy Act, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Provide summarized data from automated systems to supervisors and medical personnel. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Required to obtain necessary immunizations (i.e., Hepatitis B, annual influenza) unless exempted by a physician. Required to perform approximately 5% TDY/travel. The work requires the employee to be able to work evenings/nights, rotating shifts, extended hours, weekends, holidays, or other schedules common to hospital operations, on an occasional basis or on an emergency basis, when necessary. Position has been designated “Mission Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the employee may be required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire). Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) maintaining and reviewing electronic health records for accuracy; and 2) applying basic medical terminology to assist with data extraction or coding; and 3) processing requests for medical information in compliance with privacy regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.