Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Springfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. This role involves analyzing medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with various healthcare standards and regulations. The technician will also process requests for medical information, code diagnoses and procedures, establish and maintain medical records for admissions and transfers, and perform a range of administrative duties. A critical aspect of this role is maintaining the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities preceding all other duties.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Must meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria.
• Must be rated well-qualified for the position.
• Must submit appropriate documentation to support CTAP eligibility (agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50).
• GL-06: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Applicants at this level should be familiar with various automated and data systems and have the ability to key and/or code information. Experience at this level demonstrates technical and administrative support through the ability to review, analyze, code, compile, and extract records data.
• GL-07: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Applicants at this level should be versed in medical terminology, medical records, and documentation requests and have the ability to examine medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare (JCAHO).
• Combination of Education and Experience: Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. Applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience.
• Must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• Must complete the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques", three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in organizing and checking medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience in maintaining tracking and suspense systems and experience which requires the coordination and scheduling of appointment to facilitate patient treatment.
• Experience in performing a variety of administrative duties such as preparing reports, purchase orders, receiving reports, pay vouchers, and medical referrals for treatment.
• Experience in discerning discrepancies or deficiencies, and prepare written notifications for corrective action concerning inmates files/patient records.
• Experience in coding records using ICD-9-CM.
• Knowledgeable concerning the release of information under various methods to include the FOIA and Privacy Act.
• Experience in developing various statistical reports to assist health service operations and be capable of retrieving information, conducting research and analyzing records for completeness and compliance with standards.
• Experience in coordinating documentation and record information with hospitals, other treatment facilities, or other outside organizations and tracks progress of requested materials.
• Maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution (unless prior federal law enforcement coverage exists).
• Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age.
• Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Passion for the ideals of our American republic.
• Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs the monthly medical record audit in coordination with the medical staff.
• Processes requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
• Responds to requests from outside sources requesting release of BOP medical information, including court orders, requests by U.S. Attorneys and other institutions.
• Codes, using ICD-9-CM, complicated diagnoses and procedures for discharged inmates, ensuring diagnoses and procedures are supported in the medical record and appropriately reported via Sentry.
• Establishes medical records for all new admissions to facility; acquires, monitors and accounts for the medical records which accompany those patients transferred in from other BOP institutions.
• Performs a full range of administrative duties, including preparing reports, purchase orders, receiving reports, pay vouchers, quarterly and annual reports, medical referrals for treatment to other BOP facilities and pre-certification requests.
• Maintains security of the institution.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed