Medical Records Administrator

Indian Health Service • Billings, MT

3d

About The Position

This position is located in the Indian Health Service (IHS), Billings Area Office, Office of Administrative Services, Medical Records Department. The Medical Records Administrator serves as the consultant, recognized Area subject matter expert, and program authority for Medical Records and Health Information Management (MRHIM) services throughout the Billings Area, covering electronic and manual health information system operations.

The incumbent plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and continually improves the Area MRHIM program; provides technical authority and senior consultation on complex MRHIM matters; oversees quality assurance and performance improvement; advises on program resources, budgets, organization, workload, and operations; and supports training and career development for medical records and health information management personnel.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
• Specialized experience must include planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating standards, procedures, and operational guidance for MRHIM functions; interpreting and applying agency requirements, federal laws, and regulations to complex health information management issues; and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of medical records, health information, and clinical documentation.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successfully complete a federal background investigation and meet financial suitability requirements.
• Provide two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license provided must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Federal employees in the competitive service applying under merit promotion must meet the time-in-grade requirement of one year at the next lower grade level; this does not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve the Billings Area MRHIM program.
• Serve as the Area technical authority and senior consultant on complex MRHIM matters.
• Establish, implement, and monitor quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) indicators for the Area MRHIM program.
• Guide and promote the effective functioning of Health Record Review Committees and related health information oversight activities.
• Assess program resource requirements and operating costs, and develop budget input for Area MRHIM activities.
• Provide program management advice on organization, workload, resource utilization, and operational requirements affecting Area and Service Unit MRHIM programs.
• Develop and maintain a career development and continuing education program for medical records and health information management personnel.

Benefits

• Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate based on years of Federal service.
• IHS may credit newly appointed Federal employees for directly related prior non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual rate.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed