About the Position: This position is located at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Johnson, Louisiana This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Perform medical clerical tasks such as: operating office equipment, preparation of patient admission packet, searching for medical records, establishing records, making copies, uploading and faxing documents, and maintaining files. Obtain necessary administrative information from patient, next-of-kin, unit, or civilian treatment facility. Receive patients being admitted to the medical treatment facility. Maintain, monitor, coordinate and schedule appropriate patient appointments.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position will require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Basic Requirement for a Medical Records Technician (Office Automation): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes establishing or maintaining medical records for patients; performing medical clerical tasks (such as operating office equipment, answering personal inquiries, or coordinating appointments); and assisting with patient admissions or discharges. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CH DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-BAYNE ACH DO NOT USE Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk