Medical Records Technician (Office Automation)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Florida; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Résumé du poste

The Defense Health Agency, Augusta Market, SOUTHCOM area, seeks a Medical Records Technician to review, analyze, process, and maintain medical records in compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

You will use electronic health records to track demographics and documentation, handle patient inquiries, and assist with appointment coordination in a Direct Hire solicitation.

Qualifications

• Experience with reviewing and processing medical records to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Proficiency in typing and basic computer skills, including EHR systems.
• Understanding of HIPAA confidentiality standards and retention schedules.

Responsabilités

• Review, analyze, process, and maintain medical records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) to track, retrieve, update, and audit patient demographics and documentation.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding medical record release procedures and clinic policies.

Description du poste

About the Position: This position is located with Defense Health Agency, Augusta Market, with SOUTHCOM. The incumbent will serve as a medical records technician reviewing, analyzing, processing, and maintaining medical records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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: 1) Answering patient inquiries regarding medical record release procedures, clinic policies, or appointment coordination; 2); Maintaining medical records in accordance with regulatory confidentiality (HIPAA) standards, retention schedules, and documentation guidelines; and 3) Utilizing electronic health records (EHR) systems to track, retrieve, update, and audit patient demographic and medical documentation. 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.

Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.