Medical Records Technician

U.S. Department of Defense; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense in Beaufort, SC seeks a Medical Records Clerk to manage patient records, operate EMR systems, and ensure confidentiality. You will organize documents, file records chronologically, and prepare correspondence related to medical records for review by clinicians and administrators.

The role requires compliance with DoD health information privacy rules, pre-employment screenings, and immunization requirements, with physical health standards maintained through ongoing exams.

Qualifications

• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation.
• Position is subject to a background investigation to determine suitability for Federal employment.
• All applicants tentatively selected must submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Pre-employment screening and random drug testing may be required, including testing due to on-duty incidents.
• Pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter ensure ongoing health and fitness.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact; proofs may be requested for other immunizations.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory unless exempted for medical or religious reasons (exemption docs required).
• Tuberculosis testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews records for correct format, serviceability, and completeness.
• Files all paperwork pertinent to the patient's medical care into medical records by chronological order.
• Interviews and in-processes new patients.
• Operates and understands electronic medical record platforms.
• Follows procedures to maintain confidentiality of health information.
• Applies clinic guidelines concerning release of patient records.
• Ensures proper completion and filing of forms in medical records.
• Composes and types correspondence including transmittal letters, requests for medical records, and other correspondence.
• Collects and organizes data for statistical reports, audits, and research projects; extracts data for reports.

Job description

About the Position

This position is located with Department of Operation at Defense Health Agency - Beaufort SC This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service

Duties

• Reviews records for correct format, serviceability, and completeness.
• Files all paperwork pertinent to the patient's medical care into the medical records by chronological order.
• Interviews and in-processes new patients.
• Operates and understands the electronic medical record platforms.
• Follows established procedures to ensure the confidentiality of all health information.
• Applies clinic guidelines concerning release of patient records.
• Assures proper completion and filing of forms in medical records.
• Composes and types correspondence including letters of transmittal, requests for medical records, letters furnishing medical information, and other correspondence
• Collects and organizes data for statistical reports, audits, and/or research projects, and extracts data for statistical and other reports.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.