Summary
This Medical Records Technician (HIT) position is in Business Office service at the Manchester VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH. This is an open and continuous announcement establishing a standing register of eligible applicants through 12/29/2026. Initial referral review begins around 10/11/2026, with subsequent reviews every other week or as needed until positions are filled.
Duties
- Serve as a technical expert in health record content and documentation requirements.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative reviews of health record documentation.
- Ensure patient care data entered in VistA and/or CPRS is accurate, timely, and complete.
- Apply documentation requirements under The Joint Commission, VHA guidelines, CMS guidance, and medical-legal requirements.
- Review records for compliance with student/resident supervision and attending physician documentation requirements.
- Compile reports to monitor provider and service compliance.
- Maintain a control system for completion of inpatient and outpatient records.
- Review health records for sufficiency to support patient care continuity, legal requirements, education, and research.
- Assist clinicians with delinquent or incomplete health records.
- Analyze both paper and electronic health records.
- Resolve documentation deficiencies and coordinate corrections within CPRS.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on incomplete/delinquent records and compliance status.
- Support reviews of records for individuals clearing the facility.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telework
Ad hoc telework may be available.
Additional Information
- This is not a virtual position.
- Relocation/recruitment incentives are not authorized.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
Requirements & Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- One year of creditable experience demonstrating knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and a general understanding of health records.
- Six months of the required experience must include the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform MRT HIT work.
- OR an associate degree in Health Information Technology/Health Information Management or a related degree with at least 12 semester hours in HIT/HIM coursework.
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
GS-4 (Entry Level)
- No experience beyond the basic requirements.
- Close supervision from a supervisory MRT HIT or designee.
GS-5
- One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to use health information technology and office software such as Microsoft Excel, EHR systems, and delinquency tracking software.
- Knowledge of health record documentation guidelines and industry standards.
- Ability to manage priorities and complete work within required timeframes.
- Ability to apply medical terminology and anatomy knowledge to health records.
GS-6
- One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
- Ability to navigate health records efficiently.
- Ability to analyze documentation for compliance with guidelines and standards.
- Skill in identifying and correcting potential health record errors.
- Skill in interpreting and applying health information guidelines.
- Ability to follow up on incomplete documentation.
GS-7
- One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
- Ability to judge whether health records meet regulatory, legal, and continuity-of-care requirements.
- Ability to take action when content is inadequate, inaccurate, or incomplete.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to support compliance.
- Skill in using software applications to analyze and record documentation trends.
- Ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods to improve health records.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems.
Location
New Hampshire, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Salary Range
$41,236 - $74,297
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago