Position will serve as Scanning/File Clerk in the Scanning/Medical Record File Unit of Health Information Management Service.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Receipts, intakes, indexes, scans, destruction and transfers of health and administrative information. Ensures that all necessary health/administrative information is integrated into CPRS through PC scanning hardware and software. Effectively communicates to coordinate record transfer, record follow- up, and record scanning and indexing functions with team members. Performs filing/retrieval and clerical duties associated with the retention, maintenance, disposition, guardianship, and control of administrative and medical records in a terminal digit filing system. Routinely purges records of patients not rendered medical care. Performs duties of record disposal procedures to identify, screen and prepare records. Maintains file folders and storage equipment in a neat orderly manner. Files veteran's medical and administrative records, correspondence and medical reports. Undertakes a variety of miscellaneous administrative duties. Promotes a positive image of this Medical Center with emphasis on customer service by treating patients, co-workers, and medical center personnel with courtesy and respect. Protects the confidentiality of customer information, access to computer files and release of access codes, according to established guidelines and policy. Employs a cooperative attitude in interactions with co-workers and supervisors. Regularly and cooperatively assists other co-workers when needs arise. Responds to customers' needs in a positive and efficient manner. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM, subject to change based on needs of facility Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: File Clerk/PD06176ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/02/2024. General Experience: General Experience: Experience with computer technology and procedure regarding imaging and scanning applications, computer programs; Experience with both medical and administrative record keeping, filing, and retention; Experience identifying, organizing and shipping inactive records; Experience with terminology as it relates to medical and anatomy. This experience must be included in your resume to receive credit. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 2 years of education above high school. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED OR, Combination of Experience and Education: Combination of successfully completing 1 year above high school of education and experience as described above to meet total qualifications requirements. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Reasoning (Clerical/Technical)Technical Competence 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary; however, some bending, stretching, walking, and lifting are required. Boxes of records must be packaged and lifted for shipment. A cart is available. Work is performed in an office setting in the File Unit within this Medical Center. Incumbent is required to walk to various hospital locations in order to retrieve medical records. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 US
• Name: Deborah Pressley
• Phone: 828-318-7609
• Email: [email protected]