Medical Records Technician (Office Automation)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Georgia is posting a Direct Hire opportunity located at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Salary may be negotiated for those new to Federal service, with a focus on patient inquiry responses and medical records management.

This federal role requires qualifying education or experience and emphasizes accurate EHR use. Candidates should meet one year of specialized experience or four years of education above high school, with a combination of both

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: 1 year including answering patient inquiries, maintaining medical records, using EHR systems.
• Education: Four years of education above high school in accredited institution.
• Combination of Education and Experience may be used if total percentage is at least 100%.
• Proficiency: Typist capable of typing 40 words per minute with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient inquiries and provide information from medical records.
• Maintain medical record files and ensure accuracy and privacy.
• Utilize electronic health record systems as part of daily duties.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Four years of education above high school

Job description

About the Position: This announcement has openings that are located at both Fort Stewart, Georgia and Hunter Airforce Base, Georgia.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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 answering patient inquires, maintaining medical records files, and utilizing electronic health record systems. 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