Medical Records Technician - (Coder)

Locations: Kayenta, AZ

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:7/2/2024 to 7/16/2024

Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-04:

One (1) year of general experience is required, OR two (2) years above high school (Must provide transcripts) General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience - Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. GS-05:

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, OR four (4) years of education above high school (Must provide transcripts) Specialized Experience: Reviewing medical records to gather information on the reasons for admission and length of stay, referring information to quality assurance specialist for JACHO requirement. Experience in preparing new charts, and following well-established medical records procedures.

GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level is required. Specialized Experience:

Knowledge of coding terminology. Experience in performing chart analysis. Experience in following well-established medical record procedures, abstracting data from medical records.

GS-07: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level is required. Specialized Experience:

Experience in evaluating the record for internal consistency and completeness. Experience in performing technical and specialized functions for an outpatient and inpatient medical records; performing quality assurance of medical records; and coding diagnostic and procedural information Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Work Type:,

Announcement #:IHS-24-KA-12460331-ESEP/MP