Medical Records Technician (Office Automation)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Schofield Barracks, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Technician (Office Automation) position is located at Desmond Doss Health Clinic in the Directorate of Operations, Patient Administration, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The clinic is a tobacco-free workplace. This mission-essential role supports patient administration by compiling and reviewing medical records, maintaining accurate data, assisting physicians with charts, and preparing documents. The incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. Medical treatment facility employees must be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, and this position requires annual seasonal influenza vaccination. The position requires typing 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors on a five-minute test and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

One year of general experience involving progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work demonstrating ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position; examples include knowledge of medical terminology related to anatomy and physiology, analyzing records for completeness, assisting physicians with charts, filing loose documents, and typing 40 words per minute; or
Two years of education above high school level at an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university; transcripts are required; or
A combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the qualification requirements; transcripts are required for education used.
Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must meet the qualified typist requirement: 40 words per minute on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must comply with applicable immunization or pre-existing immunity screening and annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
Employees must report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations.
A one-year probationary period applies.

Responsibilities

Compile records and use medical terminology related to anatomy and physiology to analyze records for completeness.
Prepare delinquency and deficiency lists for external sources as required.
Input data daily and ensure its accuracy.
Assist physicians in completing charts.
Use word-processing software and printing equipment to create, copy, and edit documents.