Medical Records Technician

Department of Defense • Andrews Air Force Base, MD

365d

About The Position

The position involves coordinating the operation of day-to-day administrative duties at the front desk, assisting with complex problems, and managing communication through various channels. Responsibilities include maintaining outpatient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of records. The role also involves preparing and participating in training for other unit members.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment.
• Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
• Tuberculosis testing is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in assisting patients and maintaining medical records.
• Utilization of automated health records systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operation of the day-to-day administrative duties of the front desk.
• Assist with resolving complex problems or difficult situations.
• Receive, respond or relay incoming and outgoing messages using telephone, intercom, voicemail, email, etc.
• Assemble, maintain and retrieve outpatient records.
• Create new records as outlined in various current regulatory requirements.
• Perform qualitative/quantitative analysis of records for accuracy, timeliness, completeness, clinical pertinence, and adequacy of medicolegal documents.
• Prepare and participate in training other members of the unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees