Medical Records Administration Specialist
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 60476 - 87033
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Conducts quality improvement reviews evaluates documents in medical records identifies unrecorded diagnosis and inadequate coding and documentation.
Assists in developing policies and procedures for the Medical Record Department answers medico-legal requests advises staff members on methods of recording and retrieving health care data for special studies coordinates doctors clinical pertinence reviews and closed record reviews.
Performs retrospective and concurrent chart reviews retrieves data for studies coordinates with appropriate personnel to meet local requirements concerned with the admission treatment transfer and discharge of patients.
Participates in the assessment and recommendation for automating department functions and the medical records.
Along with all other correctional institution employees incumbent is charged with the responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
- 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
- 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
- 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
Qualifications
To be considered for the position you must meet the following qualification requirements:
Basic Requirements:
Education:
Successfully completed training in an approved school for medical records technicians equates to 1 year of general experience. No credit may be given for partial completion of such training.
Successful completion of a bachelors degree in a medical records administration educational program accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Medical Associations Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) meets the requirements for GS-5 positions.
Successful completion of the requirements for a bachelors degree (in any field) and 1 year in a medical records administration educational program accredited by AHIMA and CAHEA meets the requirements for GS-07.
OR
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-05):
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
- Planning developing and directing a medical records program for a health care facility that meets both institutional goals and standards of accrediting agencies.
- Evaluating and analyzing the organization and operation of medical records services including medical records and indexes and recommending and/or implementing appropriate revisions and modifications.
- Assisting medical and administrative staff in evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient and health care services.
- Designing information systems to collect analyze monitor report and maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient and institutional data for health care related programs and evaluating and implementing changes to assure the reliability of data.
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures for processing legal medical documents and insurance and correspondence requests in accordance with Federal State and local statutes.
AND
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above applicants must have:
Education:
GL-07:One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
GL-09: Masters or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. if related.
OR
Experience:
GL-07 and GL-09: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
GL-07:
- Experience working with automated medical records systems.
- Experience recognizing acceptable medical record standards medical and legal requirements and proper maintenance of medical records.
- Experience maintaining computer programs to accommodate health information data.
- Experience reviewing routine health information and procedures for local compliance with regulatory professional or JCAHO standards.
- Experience and knowledge of the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act and agency policies concerning release of medical information.
GL-09:
- Experience training medical staff on correct procedures related to medical records documentation and requirements.
- Experience reviewing requests and reporting unusual circumstances related to the use of medical records information.
- Experience conducting quality improvement reviews to enhance the accuracy of medical records information.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience:
GL-07 and GL-09: Combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.
If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Education
See Qualifications Section for education requirements if applicable.
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.
Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
In order to be creditable under this provision superior academic achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education) you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
Additional information
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307 a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
The representative rate for this position is $73796 per annum ($35.45 per hour).
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis physical and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office. On the day of the scheduled interview a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score of 68 must be obtained. Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.
Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques three-week training course at Glynco Georgia is required.
The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest. Exceptions may apply. See5 CFR part 11.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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