Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician)

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Bureau of Prisons invites applicants for a role in the medical records management domain. The position emphasizes education and/or experience in handling and organizing medical records, maintaining documentation, and applying regulatory requirements to ensure accurate records processing.

Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with medical terminology and data systems, supporting administrative functions across the medical department’s records and file operations.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level in any field; this education must be in an accredited institution.
• Graduate education may be credited if directly related to the work of the position.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; familiarity with medical records handling and regulatory requirements.
• Experience organizing and checking medical records for completeness and accuracy; familiarity with tracking systems.
• Experience reviewing, coding, compiling, and extracting records data.

Skills

Medical terminology

Records management

Data entry

Document review

Education

Four years of education above high school

Graduate education credit (related to work)

Combination of education and experience

Tools

Automated data systems

Job description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education

GL-05

Successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college or university.

GL-06

As a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

OR

Experience

GL-05

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Candidates should possess administrative and technical support experience in order to provide effective management, maintenance and control of the medical department's records and files. Experience at this level should have provided the applicant with a basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and medical record procedures and techniques.

• Experience in creating and maintaining files and records.
• Experience in preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying documents and processing transactions.
• Experience in maintaining office records, and locating and compiling data or information from files and other data sources.

GL-06

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Applicants at this level should be familiar with various automated and data systems and have the ability to key and/or code information. Experience at this level demonstrates technical and administrative support through the ability to review, analyze, code, compile, and extract records data.

• Experience in organizing and checking medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience in maintaining tracking and suspense systems and experience which requires the coordination and scheduling of appointment to facilitate patient treatment.
• Experience in performing a variety of administrative duties such as preparing reports, purchase orders, receiving reports, pay vouchers, and medical referrals for treatment.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

GL-05 only

Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**