Medical Records Technician (Office Automation)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Redstone Arsenal, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fox Health Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL in the Patient Administrative Division/Medical Records Department. Working hours are Monday-Friday 0730-1600. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
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).
Lifting of 15 lbs. is required.
Up to 10% business travel required.
US Citizens
One year of specialized experience which includes answering patient inquiries, maintaining medical records files, and utilizing electronic health record systems.
Qualified typist (40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors).
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.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy prior to and following treatment.
Processes requests for release of confidential medical information to third parties.
Maintains and files medical records using the terminal digit filing system.
Provides front desk customer service, resolving administrative patient complaints and referring issues when necessary.
Maintains accurate suspense files and prepares required correspondence.