MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN (CODER)

SummaryAbout the Position: This position is in the Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms with the Directorate of administration. The city is the home of Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters and the proud Marine Corps Air Ground Combat CenterThis is a Direct Hire SolicitationSalary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to federal service.Overview

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Open & closing dates10/13/2024 to 10/22/2024Salary$41,132 – $66,692 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 4 – 6Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential6Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHSJG244235046929HWControl number814040700This job is open toDuties

• Assign specific codes to medical records, sequencing and determining codes to accurately reflect the resources and procedures used in the care of patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and 3rd party insurance requirements and utilizing appropriate coding books.
• Checks medical record for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and interpret documentation and record, ensuring accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of record data.
• Perform utilization review of records to assure diagnosis is appropriately identified.
• Identify and document any incident which may denote a potential compensatory event or questionable breach of quality of care delivered.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. Unless exempt by medical personnel.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes: updating patient medical records; gathering/input data from an automated medical record coding system; knowledge of coding books and procedures; identifying the correct medical code for each procedure. Certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) with either Clinical Coding Associate (CCA), Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), Clinical Coding Specialist – Provide Based (CCS-P), or American Academy of Professional Coders Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) is preferred.Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).Specialized Experience GS-05: One year of specialized experience which includes: researching electronic health systems; utilizing various office automated systems and software; collecting information for coding; retrieving medical records and reports from databases; knowledge of basic medical coding. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).OREducation: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentagesGeneral Experience GS-04: One year of general experience. General experience is 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, such as, providing customer service, answering customer inquiries, resolving recurring problems, interpreting rules and regulations, utilizing automated systems, knowledge of medical terminology, managing medical records.OREducation: Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of by 60. Add the two percentages.EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: For GS-05 and GS-04 only. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .For GS-06. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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