Medical Records Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Bremerton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Patient Administration Department at Naval Hospital Bremerton in Bremerton, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Requirements

Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
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 requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
A background investigation and credit check are required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
US Citizens
One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing automated systems for patient registration and records maintenance; analyzing medical records for completeness and accuracy; coordinating the release of patient information in accordance with privacy guidelines; and compiling data to support quality assurance reviews and audits.
Four 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.
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 Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Advanced Leave may be authorized, based on a determination that it is in the best interest of the Government.
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

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

Technical evaluation of medical records and registration of new patients.
Compile reports and files appropriate forms regarding medical records as needed.
Ensure medical records are readily available for patient care, quality assurance, audits, legal reviews, etc.
Perform weekly quality review that includes review and screening of medical records to ensure medical records are properly filed and sequenced.
Screen and analyze medical records of beneficiaries.