Medical Records Technician (Tumor Registry)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell, Tennessee seeks qualified applicants for a medical data management position. The role focuses on compiling patient data for physicians and researchers, updating electronic records, and ensuring accurate coding per federal regulations.

A graduate-level health information background supports timely, compliant care coordination.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience compiling databases providing patient data for physicians/researchers.
• Knowledge of human anatomy to identify bodily structures during clinical procedures.
• Update electronic medical records to ensure timely entry of patient data per regulatory requirements.
• Review accuracy of diagnosis codes for services using federal coding regulations and guidelines.
• Communicate patient status updates to healthcare providers to ensure timely coordination of care.

Skills

Database compilation

Anatomy knowledge

EMR updates

Medical coding awareness

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Graduate level education in Healthcare/Health Information

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell, Tennessee.

Preferred Certifications but not required:

Oncology Data Specialist Certification; Certification offered by National Cancer Registrars Association.

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) Compiling databases utilizing automated systems providing pertinent patient data for use by physicians and/or researchers; (2) Apply knowledge of human anatomy to correctly identify bodily structures during clinical procedures; (3) Update electronic medical records to ensure timely entry of patient data in accordance with regulatory requirements; (4) Review accuracy of diagnosis codes for services using federal coding regulations and guidelines; and (5) Communicate patient status updates to healthcare providers to ensure timely coordination of care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR

Education:

One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration, Medical Records Administration, Health Information Administration or a related field, etc.

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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.