Medical Records Technician

Job summary

About the Position This position falls under Defense Health Agency at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Branch Health Clinic and requires one year of specialized experience which includes maintaining custody of patient medical records, extracting and inputting documents into patient records and processing data in an automated system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-04. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major duties

Responsible for registering new patients, correcting registration errors and submitting trouble tickets to resolve connectivity issues. Reviews and analyzes medical records to ensure that the necessary components of the medical record are present, complete, and filed in proper sequence. If specific records are not completed, must determine the responsible medical providers and ascertain the necessary information. Compiles reports and files appropriate forms regarding medical records as needed. Releases PII in response to inquiries from medical providers, patients, their authorized representatives and other parties such as law firms and insurance companies. Instrumental in ensuring medical records are readily available for patient care, quality assurance audits and legal reviews. Reviews medical records which include verifying compliance with current policies and instructions and checking for complete administrative sufficiency.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and /or 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 maintaining custody of patient medical records, extracting and inputting documents into patient records and processing data in an automated system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-04. OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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.