Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician)

U.S. Department of Justice; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice invites applications for a position focused on medical records management and compliance within a correctional setting in Jesup, GA. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, audits, and coordination with medical staff and external entities.

Responsibilities include auditing records, processing information requests from hospitals and courts, coding diagnoses, and maintaining inmate medical records while supporting facility security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with JCAHO, BOP and medical staff requirements.
• Performs the monthly medical record audit in coordination with the medical staff.
• Processes requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
• Responds to requests from outside sources requesting release of BOP medical information, including court orders, requests by U.S. Attorneys and other institutions.
• Codes, using ICD-9-CM, complicated diagnoses and procedures for discharged inmates, ensuring diagnoses and procedures are supported in the medical record and appropriately reported via Sentry.
• Establishes medical records for all new admissions to facility; acquires, monitors and accounts for the medical records which accompany those patients transferred in from other BOP institutions.
• Performs a full range of administrative duties, including preparing reports, purchase orders, receiving reports, pay vouchers, quarterly and annual reports, medical referrals for treatment to other BOP facilities and pre-certification requests.
• Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

• Analyzes medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and medical staff requirements.
• Performs the monthly medical record audit in coordination with the medical staff.
• Processes requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
• Responds to requests from outside sources requesting release of BOP medical information, including court orders, requests by U.S. Attorneys and other institutions.
• Codes, using ICD-9-CM, complicated diagnoses and procedures for discharged inmates, ensuring diagnoses and procedures are supported in the medical record and appropriately reported via Sentry.
• Establishes medical records for all new admissions to facility; acquires, monitors and accounts for the medical records which accompany those patients transferred in from other BOP institutions.
• Performs a full range of administrative duties, including preparing reports, purchase orders, receiving reports, pay vouchers, quarterly and annual reports, medical referrals for treatment to other BOP facilities and pre-certification requests.
• Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: