Medical Records Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Naval Air Station Key West, FL

8h

About The Position

Serves as a medical records technician responsible for maintaining custody of outpatient medical records for beneficiaries identified in government documents and for civilian emergencies. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must complete tuberculosis testing.
• Must meet the mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, with documentation of exemption provided upon hire.
• Must report to work or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies to support mission operations; the position is designated Mission Essential.
• One year of specialized experience receiving patients or visitors in a healthcare setting, maintaining patient medical records, and using automated systems to review reports; or four years of education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody of outpatient medical records according to regulatory guidelines and local policies.
• Answers patients’ questions and telephone inquiries.
• Retrieves individual medical records from the terminal digit system for scheduled appointments.
• Determines eligibility of new patients.
• Files paperwork pertinent to patients’ medical care.
• Interviews new patients and obtains identifying information needed to prepare medical records.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

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