MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN (Health Information Technician)
About The Position
The Medical Records Technician analyzes medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and medical staff requirements. The technician conducts monthly medical record audits in coordination with medical staff; processes requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians; and responds to outside requests for the release of BOP medical information, including court orders, requests from U.S. Attorneys, and requests from other institutions. The position codes complicated diagnoses and procedures for discharged inmates using ICD-9-CM, ensuring that the medical record supports the codes and that information is appropriately reported via Sentry. The technician establishes medical records for new facility admissions and acquires, monitors, and accounts for records accompanying patients transferred from other BOP institutions. The role also performs administrative duties such as preparing reports, purchase orders, receiving reports, pay vouchers, quarterly and annual reports, medical referrals to other BOP facilities, and pre-certification requests. As with all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over the position’s other duties and are performed regularly and on a recurring basis.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Meet the GL-07 qualification requirements through at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, or qualifying directly related graduate education where applicable.
- Be versed in medical terminology, medical records, and documentation requests.
- Be able to examine medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with JCAHO requirements.
- Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including a panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
- Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia.
- Applicants subject to the firearm authorization inquiry must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with JCAHO, BOP, and medical staff requirements.
- Conduct monthly medical record audits in coordination with medical staff.
- Process requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
- Respond to outside requests for release of BOP medical information, including court orders, U.S. Attorney requests, and requests from other institutions.
- Code complicated diagnoses and procedures for discharged inmates using ICD-9-CM, ensuring supporting documentation and appropriate reporting via Sentry.
- Establish medical records for new facility admissions.
- Acquire, monitor, and account for medical records accompanying patients transferred from other BOP institutions.
- Prepare administrative documents and reports, including purchase orders, receiving reports, pay vouchers, quarterly and annual reports, medical referrals to other BOP facilities, and pre-certification requests.
- Maintain institutional security and carry out correctional responsibilities on a regular and recurring basis.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
