Medical Records Technician (Office Automation)

About the Position: The purpose of this position is to maintain and research the medical record archive system ensuring that inpatient, ambulatory procedures visit records and outpatient records are archived and retired according to established regulations. This position is located at WINN Army Medical Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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.

Basic Requirements for Medical Records Technician (Office Automation): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes responding to routine requests for readily identifiable medical information from health care organizations, insurance companies, patients and/or other governmental or non-governmental agencies; using word processing equipment and standard office applications software to update, review, or correct patient records; and maintain medical records in accordance with established regulations.

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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)