This position serves as a Medical Records Technician (Scanner) within the Health Information Management (HIM) Department of the Pine Ridge Service Unit in Pine Ridge, SD. The incumbent provides specialized assistance in the processing and maintenance of medical records in the form of Electronic Health Record (EHR) hybrid environment, for compliance with regulatory requirements. The position reports to the HIM Clinical Applications Coordintor.

Duties

Scans approved documents in the electronic health record (EHR) using Vista Imaging System. Performs a comprehensive review and verification of patient data before scanning is processed. Files health information documents into the patient's charts and sorting incoming medical reports. Composes responses to routine requests for release of information. Answers routine questions of telephone callers and visitors in a positive and timely manner.

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: Your resume must demonstrate the following education and/or experience as outlined below for the grade level(s) you are applying to. Any specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the tasks as identified. GS-04: One (1) year of General Experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Or two (2) years of education above the high school level. Or a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for the position. GS-05: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assembles medical hard charts in proper sequence ensuring all necessary form and documents are present. Scans documents into the electronic health record (EHR). Prepares correspondence for fax, mail, or personal pick up. Analyzes and audits protected health information in paper and electronic health records system form for ambulatory patient records. Or four (4) years of education above high school. Or a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performs duties related to the receipt, scanning, indexing, and filing of non-electronic medical and administrative information/forms. Processes routine requests for Release of Information (ROI) that present in-person, mail, fax, and/or phone while ensuring identification and authorization before releasing. Pulls, purges, and sorts lists of inactive medical records. Conducts quality audits to verify the integrity and overall quality of scanned images. 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

You may qualify for this position with education. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Pine Ridge Service Unit PO Box 1201 E Hwy 18 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]