Medical Records Technician
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
About Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
As an integrated health care system, the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system, and a dedicated team of inspired professionals, the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families, by improving health and building readiness Anytime, Anywhere-Always. The mission of the 47th Medical Group at Laughlin Air Force Base is to support the 47th Flying Training Wing’s medical, dental and aeromedical needs in support of Laughlin’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training mission. The medical group is responsible for the health care of more than 3,400 Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries and ensuring the medical readiness mission for wartime and worldwide contingencies.
Summary
Job summary
About the Position: This position is in the Patient Administration division of the Directorate of Administration in Naval Hospital Guam, located in Hagåtña, Guam. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Major duties
Analyze medical records retrospectively for adherences to local, BUMED, and Joint Commission (JC) policies. Contact appropriate medical staff regarding questions on the completion of medical records. Promote records accountability and ensure all medical records are accounted for via the automated or manual record tracking system. Ascertain that all established clinical diagnoses are listed in order of clinical importance in relation to current period of hospitalization and that the terminology is in accordance with accepted nomenclature. Evaluate the order of diagnosis and ensures the assignment of correct coding is addressed.
Qualification
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing medical records for accuracy, extracting medical data to fulfill further processes, and ensuring all medical documentation meets regulatory compliance and privacy standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Evaluations
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
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