Job Listing: Medical Records Technician (OA)

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 1 vacancy - Sells, AZ Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

 

This office will not solicit additional information if required documents or information is not contained in your application packet.

Incumbent’s primary responsibility will be to apply appropriate disease classification, procedure, and supply codes to episodes of care.  In accordance with Federal, State, and established billing guidelines, incumbent applies diagnostic, procedure, and supply codes

Major Duties

Incumbent’s primary responsibility will be to apply appropriate disease classification, procedure, and supply codes to episodes of care.  In accordance with Federal, State, and established billing guidelines, incumbent applies diagnostic, procedure, and supply codes.  Codes are accurately sequenced to ensure accurate capture of medical information in the patient’s record.  In compliance with departmental guidelines, industry standards and regulations, completes the evaluation of each medical record.  Ensures all records are received from clinical area, assembled into the proper sequence in accordance with institutional chart regulations and verifies flagged deficiencies.  Analyzes and interprets clinical data/information for accuracy and consistency to ensure that codes reflect proper documentation.  Completion of daily duties requires use of automated systems; a competent typist is required.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

We may hire at any of the grades shown in this announcement. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.

Interested applicants must submit one of the following:

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants must submit one of the following:

-          OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; OR

-          Resume; OR

-          Any other written application to:       

Tucson Area Indian Health Service

                Attention: Southwest Region Human Resources Office

                7900 South J Stock Road

                Tucson, AZ  85746 

For additional information or to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement or forms, you may:

· Call the Human Resources office at 520- 295-2435 or

· email human-resources-tucson@mail.ihs.gov

· Visit the OPM website at www.jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ or

·The IHS website at www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/Jobs_index.asp

SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO APPLICATION / RESUME:

1. Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment, if claiming Indian Preference.  (Current Tucson Area IHS employees may state on their application that proof of Indian Preference is on file in their Official Personnel File).

2. Narrative statements with specific responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and/or Selective Placement Factor identified for this position.  One page per KSA.

3. Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment; MANDATORY for all positions.

4. Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment - IHS-Child Care & Indian Child Care Worker Positions– MANDATORY for positions that require regular contact or control over children.  

5. Veteran preference eligible – Submit evidence of eligibility, i.e., DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the proof requested on the form.

6. SF50B, Notification of Personnel Action, if a current or former Federal employee.

7. Copy of Personnel Order, if a PHS Commissioned Corps applicant.

8. Copies of current/active license or certification. 

9. College transcript(s). 

10. Copy of most current performance evaluation.

INFORMATION NEEDED ON APPLICATION / RESUME

1. Announcement number and title and grade(s) of the job you are applying for; full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day and evening telephone numbers; Social Security Number; Country of citizenship.

2. Highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held).

3. High School – Name, city, state (zip code, if known), date of diploma or GED.

4. Colleges or universities – Name, city, state (zip code, if known), majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours).   Attach transcript(s).

5. Residency training - Indicate specialty; name and location of hospital, name of program director, dates attended (month/year), date certificate received (if applicable).

6. Certification by a Specialty Board – Indicate if you are eligible for certification by an American Specialty Board or if you are board certified.  Indicate name of specialty board and date (month/year) of certification or eligibility (if applicable).   Attach certification.

7. Work Experience (paid and unpaid) – Job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month/year), hours per week, salary and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

8. Job-related training courses (title and year), honors, awards and special accomplishments, (i.e., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies), leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards.

9. Job-related skills, for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed.

Application Instructions for Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Candidates:  Your resume or curriculum vitae must contain all the information listed in HOW TO APPLY in sufficient detail to enable the Human Resources Office to make a determination that you have the required qualifications for the position.  A narrative statement addressing specific information related to any knowledge, skills and abilities, which are being used as a selective and/or evaluative factor is required.  Proof of an appropriate license, if applicable, must also be provided.  Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit proof on Form BIA-4432 and will be evaluated against the applicable Preston Standard or the Civil Service, if no Preston Standard exists.  Candidates must meet full qualification requirements.  If your resume or curriculum vitae does not provide all the information requested in the job announcement, you may lose consideration for the position.  Submit a copy of your personnel order.  

Contact Information:
Southwest Region HR Office

Phone: 520-295-2435

Email: human-resources-tucson@mail.ihs.gov


Or write:
Department Of Health And Human Services
7900 SOUTH J STOCK ROAD
SOUTHWEST REGION HR OFFICE
TUCSON, AZ 85746

US


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.