Medical Records Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bremerton, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Directorate for Public Health, Occupational Health, at Naval Hospital Bremerton—detachment Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. It involves technical evaluation of medical records, registering new patients, maintaining and organizing records, and screening and analyzing beneficiary medical records. The position is a direct-hire solicitation. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to federal service.

Requirements

• Meet the qualification requirements through one of the following: one year of specialized experience, four years of education above the high school level, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience must include using automated systems for patient registration and records maintenance; analyzing medical records for completeness and accuracy; coordinating release of patient information according to privacy guidelines; and compiling data for quality assurance reviews and audits.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a background investigation and credit check; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; annual seasonal influenza vaccination is required unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may also be required depending on the position.
• Meet the physical requirement of moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
• A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Technically evaluate medical records and register new patients.
• Compile reports and prepare appropriate forms regarding medical records as needed.
• Ensure medical records are readily available for patient care, quality assurance, audits, legal reviews, and other purposes.
• Conduct weekly quality reviews, including reviewing and screening records to ensure they are properly filed and sequenced.
• Screen and analyze beneficiary medical records.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to federal service.
• Advanced leave may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED