Medical Records Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bremerton, WA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within Occupational Medicine in Bremerton, Washington. The Medical Records Technician evaluates and maintains medical records, registers new patients, and ensures records are available for patient care, quality assurance, audits, and legal reviews. A recruitment incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the qualification requirements through one of the listed pathways: one year of specialized experience, four years of education above the high school level in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university, 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 the release of patient information in accordance with privacy guidelines; and compiling data to support quality assurance reviews and audits.
• A suitability or fitness determination may be required based on a completed background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation, background investigation, and credit check are required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year trial or probationary period may be required; the announcement also states that the position requires a one-year probationary period.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility must be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the type of position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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