Medical Records Technician - Washington, United States - US Armed Forces Retirement Home
1 week ago
Description
Duties:
As a MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN, you will:
- Accept and review individual Resident medical records, (compiling in proper order, all pertinent documents, (i.e., face sheet, discharge summary, progress notes, nurses notes, laboratory reports, etc.), follow accepted procedures, verify identification data, and correct discrepancies.
- Collect Residents data and identification forms. (i.e. flow sheets, medication list, laboratory, xray and other diagnostic reports) for medical record.
- Perform timekeeping duties for all staff on the unit. Maintain timekeeping files for each employee. Perform final validation on each timesheet each pay period.
- Work closely with the Supervisory Nurse and nursing staff in scheduling appointments emergency transportation to other healthcare facilities and clinics, coordinate, in a timely manner, the Resident s delivery, pickup point and return trip.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Key Requirements:
- Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
Qualifications:
- You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized experience for the GS-05 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-04 level, or equivalent, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position as listed below.
- Experience with medical terminology, medical records procedures, and techniques to organize resident charts
AND: - Reviewing medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with regulations.
OR
Successfully completion of 4 years of education above the high school level.
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OR
A combination of education and experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
Education:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information:
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous
Our benefits package includes:
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for preexisting conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employermatching contributions.
- Benefits
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Rating:
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Clerical, Communication, Customer Service, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Teamwork, and Technical
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their ass
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