Job summary

About the Position: This position is located in the Patient Administration Department. This is an open continuous announcement. 1st applicant cutoff date: 6 December 2024 2nd applicant cutoff date: 20 December 2024 3rd applicant cutoff date: 3 January 2025 Last applicant cutoff date: 16 January 2025 This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service

Major duties

Manage patient health information and medical records Review accuracy of coding to ensure it allows input of data into the computer system. Perform audits of records that were previously coded. Advise other personnel on accurate and current coding practices. Code diseases in a wide range of ambulatory settings.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 which includes (1) coding medical diagnosis and procedures utilizing current coding guidelines; (2) conducting audits of medical records for accuracy of coding; (3) conducting training on coding procedures to medical staff; AND (4) performing clerical and administrative support functions within in a clinic or medical treatment facility. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education

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. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.