Medical Records Technician
About The Position
The Medical Records Technician performs duties related to documenting patient care using manual and automated systems. The position is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The role involves processing and maintaining medical records, tracking down missing records, reviewing records for consistency and regulatory compliance, assisting patients, requesting records from other medical facilities, and verifying beneficiary eligibility for care. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. The position requires a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter, immunization screening, seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, and tuberculosis testing. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact. Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the qualification requirements through general experience, education, or a combination of both. The position requires a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit of pay is required, and payment of permanent change of station costs is not authorized. The job announcement notes that a comprehensive federal benefits package is available, with specific eligibility depending on position type.
Requirements
- One year of general experience in progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work demonstrating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position; examples include using automated software systems, organizing documents and files, or using medical terminology to maintain medical records; OR two years of education above the high school level at an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- Successful suitability or fitness determination, including a background investigation; a credit check is also required.
- Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
- Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact; required seasonal influenza vaccination unless an approved medical or religious exemption is documented; and tuberculosis testing.
- U.S. citizenship and proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- If relying on foreign education, applicants must provide an evaluation of credentials showing equivalence to an accredited U.S. education program or full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain medical records using automated and manual systems.
- Locate missing records by tracking their movement through an automated system.
- Screen medical records for internal consistency and compliance with pertinent regulations.
- Greet patients and provide information, guidance, and/or assistance.
- Request records from other medical facilities.
- Verify beneficiary eligibility for care by checking identification cards.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on the position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
