Job Listing: Medical Data Technician (OA)
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - WA - Fort Lewis 1 vacancy - WA - Tacoma DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Organization(s):
Madigan Army Medical Center, Patient Administration Division, Medical Records Branch, Medical Transcription Section, Ft Lewis, WA
About the Position: Madigan Army Medical Center is one of the Army?s major teaching hospitals with 21 Residency Programs and 7 Fellowships, serving thousands of beneficiaries throughout the Pacific Northwest with a combined military and civilian staff of nearly 3,000. Fort Lewis/Madigan Army Medical Center is located in the southern Puget Sound Region of Western Washington State. While the installation is less than an hour from Seattle and Seatac International Airport, the alpine playgrounds of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains are within an easy drive as are Pacific Ocean beaches. Nearby Tacoma, a city of over 200,000 is undergoing a revitalization of its down town to include a four year branch of the University of Washington.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. The FY2006 National Defense Authorization Act expanded the definition of veteran?s preference to include individuals who served on active duty for more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period September 11, 2001 to present.All U. S. citizens.
Major Duties
In a developmental capacity you will transcribe voice recording of physicians to provide specialized medical dictation covering a wide range of medical specialties. Apply extensive technical knowledge of medical terminology/medical documentation requirements. Prepare medical histories and physical examination reports, narrative summaries, diagnoses and procedures, surgical reports, medical evaluation boards, consultations, and technical and administrative correspondence to complete patient records. Analyze dictation for accuracy and meaning to determine dictated test results are consistent with associated patient symptoms or diagnosis. Ensure completed dictation is medically consistent, accurate in context, and within regulatory requirements. Edit medically inconsistent dictation. Operate computerized dictation/transcription equipment to transcribe from voice recordings into final form. Provide assistance by researching requests, retrieving medical reports from the computer system.How to Apply
Click here for more information. Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.Resume must be on file in our centralized database.Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.Required Documents:
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Click on link below to view qualification standard.General Schedule SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Includes but is not limited to experience using medical terminology, word processing equipment and software, and transcribing voice recordings for medical reports. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Long periods of listening through headphones while transcribing material on a computer is required. Some walking, standing and bending is required.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.Education can be substituted for experience. Review the qualification requirements for specific information.One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.Typing - Any Grade: Qualified typist is required (40wpm).GS-04: Six months of general experience and six months of experience directly related to this occupation, or 2 years of education above high school level with courses related to this occupation, or a combination of experience and education.
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. Immunization screening is required. Child Care Criminal History background checks may be required prior to movement to position.Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work. One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Date Posted: July 6, 2008
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| Employer: Department Of The Army | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Kent | |
| Experience:Any | State: Washington | |
| Education: High School / GED | Zip Code:98031 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 28,111.00 - 36,550.00 USD per year
Benefits
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.If you wish, you may also Submit Your Resume to the Insourced co-branded Resume Submission service, which will make your resume available to all employers in the CareerBuilder.com job search system.
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