Summary
This position is located at Fort Bragg, Cumberland, North Carolina. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation for U.S. citizens.
Duties
- Assign specific codes to medical records to accurately reflect the resources and procedures used in patient care.
- Ensure accurate coding of diseases, injuries, manifestations, operations, and nonsurgical procedures.
- Perform quantitative analysis and review medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct limited utilization review of inpatient records to ensure the diagnosis responsible for length of stay is appropriately identified.
- Correlate operation codes with diagnosis codes to select the most descriptive code when multiple anatomical locations are involved.
Position Details
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Appointment type: Permanent
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required
- Pay scale: GS-4 through GS-6
- Promotion potential: GS-6
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
GS-4
- One year of general experience in clerical, office, or similar work that demonstrates the ability to learn the duties of the position.
- Or two years of education above high school level.
- Or a combination of education and experience.
GS-5
- One year of specialized experience assigning codes to medical records to reflect resources and procedures used in patient care.
- Or four years of education above high school level.
- Or a combination of education and experience.
GS-6
- One year of specialized experience coding medical records, using office automated systems or software, collecting information for coding, and retrieving medical records or reports from databases.
- Or a half year of graduate-level education in a related field such as Health Information Management.
- Or a combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Subject to background investigation and suitability determination.
- May require work on any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call.
- Mission essential position requiring reporting during severe weather or emergencies.
- May require travel to various locations.
- Resume must be two pages or less and support the specialized experience described.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package
- Access to health, retirement, and other federal benefits
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Location
North Carolina, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Salary Range
$45,874 - $69,913
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago
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