Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, abstracting, maintaining, extracting, and compiling information from health records under supervisor review.
The role supports accurate, timely, and complete patient care documentation in electronic and paper health records, including identifying deficiencies, correcting documentation issues, and preparing compliance and status reports.
Work is performed in support of VA health information management operations and compliance with Joint Commission, VHA, CMS, and medical-legal documentation standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Basic requirements
- U.S. citizenship required, with limited exceptions under VA policy
- One year of creditable experience demonstrating knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and general health records
- At least six months of the required experience must include the KSAs needed for MRT-HIT work
- Or an associate's degree in health information technology, health information management, or a related field with at least 12 semester hours in HIT/HIM coursework
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify
- English language proficiency is required
Grade qualifications
- GS-4: Entry level; no additional requirements beyond basic requirements
- GS-5: One year of experience equivalent to GS-4, or a bachelor's degree in health information management or related field with at least 24 semester hours in HIT/HIM coursework
- GS-6: One year of experience equivalent to GS-5 and demonstrated ability to navigate, analyze, and correct health record documentation
- GS-7: One year of experience equivalent to GS-6 and demonstrated ability to evaluate records for regulatory sufficiency, legality, continuity of care, and data quality
Preferred experience
- Health record review
- Encounter corrections
- Chart preparation
Benefits & Perks
Benefits and perks
- Competitive federal salary and regular salary increases
- Paid time off: 37-50 days annually, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
- Child care subsidy for eligible employees
- Federal retirement plan with pension and 401K contributions
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options
- Credit toward annual leave accrual may be available based on prior work or military service
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Salary Range
$39,694 - $71,517
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago