Medical Records Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Beaufort, SC, is seeking staff through a Direct Hire Authority to support the Department of Operations. This vacancy requires US citizenship and focuses on registering new patients, compiling department forms, and assisting with medical records and related documentation.

Experience-based or education-based qualifications apply. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for the position, with credit given for volunteer and

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes registering new patients into healthcare systems, compiling reports and/or appropriate forms for department, and assisting with medical records and forms for patients.
• Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

Education

Four years of education beyond high school level

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

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 registering new patients into healthcare systems, compiling reports and/or appropriate forms for department, and assisting with medical records and forms for patients. 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.