This position is located in the Health Information Management Department of the Pine Ridge Service Unit and serves as Medical Records Technician. The incumbent provides specialized assistance in the processing and maintenance of medical records in the form of Electronic Health Records hybrid environment, for compliance with regulatory requirements.

Duties

Scans documents into the electronic health record (HER) using Vista Imaging "Capture" and "Display" software. Performs tasks related to receipt, scanning, indexing, and filing of patient records. Retrieves, delivers, and re-files medial hard charts. Assembles medical hard charts in proper sequence ensuring all necessary forms and documents are present. Processes routine requests for Release of Information (ROI) that present in-person, mail, fax, and/or phone

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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): OPM Link (see Clerical and Administrative Support Positions): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CLER In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-04: one year of general experience OR successfully completed 2 years of education above the high school level. GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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, successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level. GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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

There are no education requirements.

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]