This position is located in the Medical Records Department of the McLaughlin Indian Health Center. The purpose of this position is to perform Medical Records Technician duties in support of the Medical Records Department.

Duties

Assembles medical hard charts in proper sequence ensuring all necessary forms and documents are present. Reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and for compliance with hospital policy, procedure, and accreditation standards. Scanning documents into the electronic health record (EHR) using Vista Imaging "Capture" and "Display" software. Performs tasks related to receipt, scanning, indexing, and filing of patient records according to hospital policy, procedure, and accreditation standards. Performs chart analysis/audits on all PCC forms. Requires follow-up with providers for corrections and tracking the original PCC form that is sent back for correction. Scans PCCs to the contractor and tracks all scans on loq sheet. Processes routine requests for Release of Information (ROI) that present in-person, mail, fax, and/or phone. Ensuring positive identification and authorization before releasing protected health information (PHI). Selects and compiles information from medical charts and/or the electronic health record (EHR); prepares correspondence for fax, mail, or personal pickup. Tracks released information in the ROI data base and/or spreadsheet. Retrieval, delivery, and re-filling of medical hard charts. The medical chart must be delivered to the appropriate clinic or department within a few minutes after the patient presents. Charts must also be delivered to staff for chart reviews when requested

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): Medical Records Technician Series 0675 (opm.gov) Medical Records Technician Series 0675 Individual Occupational Requirements There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-4: one 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 this position. OR I have 2 years of education above the high school level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR I have a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualification s for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify an applicant for the GS-4 level. GS-5: one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples include: performing a variety of medical records tasks, developing, maintaining and monitoring special registries, assembling, analyzing, abstracting, reporting, maintaining, and extracting medical records information. Organizing and checking medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Using automated records systems. OR I have 4 years of education above the high school level. OR I have a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-05 grade level. 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 Standing Rock Service Unit Box J 010 North River Road Fort Yates, ND 58538 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]