Medical Records Technician: Lifecycle Management & Privacy

U.S. Department of Defense; Florida; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Medical Records Technician for the Defense Health Agency, Augusta Market, in coordination with SOUTHCOM.

The role involves reviewing and maintaining medical records to ensure compliance with regulatory directives and accreditation standards. This Direct Hire Solicitation requires processing requests, protecting patient information under the Privacy Act, and maintaining detailed logs for auditing and billing processes.

Qualifications

• Background investigation may be required.
• Pre-employment physical examination and annual examination thereafter.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds may be required.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory unless exempted for medical or religious reasons (exemption documentation required).
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Tuberculosis testing is required.

Responsabilités

• Analyze medical records for completeness and accuracy to meet documentation directives and accreditation standards.
• Oversee life-cycle of medical records: creation, maintenance, filing, and transfer per procedures.
• Process requests for medical information by abstracting pertinent data to ensure Privacy Act compliance.
• Verify requester entitlement before releasing records.
• Maintain logs of all released information for tracking, reporting, and billing initiation.

Description du poste

U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Medical Records Technician for the Defense Health Agency, Augusta Market, in coordination with SOUTHCOM.

The role involves reviewing and maintaining medical records to ensure compliance with regulatory directives and accreditation standards. This Direct Hire Solicitation requires processing requests, protecting patient information under the Privacy Act, and maintaining detailed logs for auditing and billing processes.