Medical Records Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Located at Army Medical Center Madigan Hospital, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, WA. Tacoma is a diverse city nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Recruitment Incentive maybe Authorized. Advance In Hire maybe authorized to those who are new to the federal employment. Duties Perform miscellaneous clerical functions relating to patient file records. Extract pertinent information from medical records in form of paper or electronics relating to injuries, diseases, operations, and complete medical histories. Answer phone calls from staff, patients and/or public and greets visitors. Review a patient documents for completeness and compliance in accordance with regulations and requirements. Operate electronic typewriter, word processor, microcomputer, or computer terminal to produce work by coding information into an automated database.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• US Citizens
• One year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates my ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled, such as, performing support work in connection with processing and maintaining medical records for compliance with regulatory requirements, utilizing an automated filing system.
• Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• 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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment Incentive maybe Authorized.
• Advance In Hire maybe authorized to those who are new to the federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous clerical functions relating to patient file records.
• Extract pertinent information from medical records in form of paper or electronics relating to injuries, diseases, operations, and complete medical histories.
• Answer phone calls from staff, patients and/or public and greets visitors.
• Review a patient documents for completeness and compliance in accordance with regulations and requirements.
• Operate electronic typewriter, word processor, microcomputer, or computer terminal to produce work by coding information into an automated database.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree