Medical Records Technician

Who May Apply: US Citizens In 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes registering new patients into healthcare systems, compiling reports and/or appropriate forms for department, and assisting with medical records and forms for patients.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination 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 percentages.

Reviews records for correct format, serviceability, and completeness.,Files all paperwork pertinent to the patient's medical care into the medical records by chronological order.,Interviews and in-processes new patients.,Operates and understands the electronic medical record platforms.,Follows established procedures to ensure the confidentiality of all health information.,Applies clinic guidelines concerning release of patient records.,Assures proper completion and filing of forms in medical records.,Composes and types correspondence including letters of transmittal, requests for medical records, letters furnishing medical information, and other correspondence,Collects and organizes data for statistical reports, audits, and/or research projects, and extracts data for statistical and other reports.