This position is located in the Medical Records Department, Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM. This position works in a hybrid paper/electronic) medical record environment, alternating between abstracting and coding pertinent outpatient medical data from the medical record into the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS); and analyzing medical data entered by the clinician into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Duties

THIS POSITION IS BEING ANNOUNCED CONCURRENTLY WITH ANNOUNCEMENT: 12157121 FOR CANDIDATES AT THE GS-04/05 LEVEL. APPLICANTS MUST APPLY SEPARATELY TO EACH ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED. Performs comprehensive review of the record to assure the presence of all components parts. Assigns and sequences International Classification of Disease (ICD). Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Current Dental Terminology (CDT), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) codes to Diagnosis and procedures from documentation information. Assures diagnostic and procedural terminology used is consistent with currently acceptable medical nomenclature. Makes the final determination that the health record is complete, accurate and reflects data to justify the diagnosis and treatment without infringing on decisions concerning a physician's clinical judgement. Maintain an inventory log of all patient records for the facility for active patients, decreased patients, and archived record. Review and download any electronic health information received by Health Information Exchange (HIE) received from external sources into patients' electronic health record on a daily basis. Communicate with health care teams and committees to ensure data quality of direct patient care. Generates a variety of reports to review, identify, correct errors, discrepancies, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Example Include: Knowledge of coding terminology, coding diagnostic and procedural information, abstracting data from a medical record, performing chart analysis and following well-established medical record procedures. Independently performing technical and specialized functions for an outpatient medical record; performing quality assurance of medical records and coding diagnostic and procedural information. GS-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Example include: independently performing technical and specialized functions for an outpatient and inpatient medical record; performing quality assurance of medical records and coding diagnostic and procedural information. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education:
GS-06: Not generally required.
GS-07: Not generally required.

Contacts

• Address Shiprock Service Unit Hwy 491 N PO Box 160 Shiprock, NM 87420 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]