About the Position: The Medical Records Technician (Office Automation) position is located at Defense Health Agency, Army Health Clinic Fox-Red, Redstone Arsenal. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Reviews and screens requests to release medical information for records by interpreting and applying Federal and medical guidelines governing the release of medical information or health records to individuals other than the patient. Performs comprehensive review of medical records to abstract only information that provides direct response to request. Prepares various reports of a recurring or special nature for productivity. Processes and assures the accuracy of required forms. Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all electronic protected health information.

Requirements

• Tier1: Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position requires a qualified typist.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education/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) establishing and/or maintaining medical records for patients; 2) utilizing electronic health record systems to prepare requests for information related to medical and/or legal issues; 3) experience with compliance of regulatory rules and regulations regarding patient privacy, as they pertain to health information management and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 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. Time in Grade Requirement: Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-5 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks under his or her latest non-temporary competitive appointment.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CR DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-FOX AHC DO NOT USE Huntsville, AL 35809 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]