Medical Records Technician

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• Background investigation and credit check required.
• Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination required unless exempt for medical or religious reasons.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations required.
• Mission essential position; may be required to report to work during severe weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Specialized experience: one year of experience reviewing and analyzing inpatient records for compliance with established standards, using medical terminology, and obtaining proper authorization before releasing patient record information.
• Or four years of education above the high school level in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university.
• Or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant experience and include employer name, job title, start and end dates, hours worked per week, and a brief description of duties.
• Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education.
• A job-related license or certification must be submitted if required for qualification.

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or local market supplement.
• Full-time permanent federal position.
• Direct deposit of pay required.
• Federal benefits apply; review agency benefits information.