Medical Records Technician (ROI)
Some duties may include:
Evaluates validity of each request. Determines which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Receives and directs callers and visitors. Responds to questions from patients concerning services. Provides advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding release of information. Searches records or files to compose responses, including electronic searches to retrieve and summarize hard-to-locate data. Locates materials that would verify information given. Employee composes responses to routine requests for release of patient information. Selects and compiles information from health records and prepares correspondence Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 08:
00 am - 4:
60 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/09/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. One year of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record. Six months of the required one year of experience must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform MRT work. OR Two years above high school with a minimum of 12 semester hours directly related to MRT work (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and introduction to health records). OR Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and
Experience:
(1) Six months of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record and one year above high school with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses. (2) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision may be substituted on a month-formonth basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical record techniques and procedures. Also requires six additional months of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation). Grade Determinations:
GS-04 MRT (ROI) Entry Level - None beyond basic requirements GS-05 MRT (ROI) Developmental Level:
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or successful completion of four years of education above high school from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information technology. Ability to utilize health information technology and various office software products utilized in MRT (ROI) positions (e.g., the electronic health record, release of information systems, etc.) Knowledge of the Joint Commission requirements and/or health record documentation guidelines. Ability to manage priorities and coordinate work in order to complete duties within required timeframes and ability to follow-up on pending issues. GS-06 MRT (ROI) Full Performance Level:
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. In-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations related to the authorization and disclosure of health information and ability to apply said laws and regulations related to the disclosure of health information (e.g., Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 38 U.S.C. 7332) Ability to manage priorities and coordinate work in order to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion Ability to follow up on pending issues in order to meet required response time Ability to research and solve difficult questions related to release of health information in an accurate and timely manner. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G35 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-04 to GS-06.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Evaluates validity of each request. Determines which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Receives and directs callers and visitors. Responds to questions from patients concerning services. Provides advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding release of information. Searches records or files to compose responses, including electronic searches to retrieve and summarize hard-to-locate data. Locates materials that would verify information given. Employee composes responses to routine requests for release of patient information. Selects and compiles information from health records and prepares correspondence Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 08:
00 am - 4:
60 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/09/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. One year of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record. Six months of the required one year of experience must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform MRT work. OR Two years above high school with a minimum of 12 semester hours directly related to MRT work (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and introduction to health records). OR Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and
Experience:
(1) Six months of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record and one year above high school with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses. (2) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision may be substituted on a month-formonth basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical record techniques and procedures. Also requires six additional months of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation). Grade Determinations:
GS-04 MRT (ROI) Entry Level - None beyond basic requirements GS-05 MRT (ROI) Developmental Level:
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or successful completion of four years of education above high school from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information technology. Ability to utilize health information technology and various office software products utilized in MRT (ROI) positions (e.g., the electronic health record, release of information systems, etc.) Knowledge of the Joint Commission requirements and/or health record documentation guidelines. Ability to manage priorities and coordinate work in order to complete duties within required timeframes and ability to follow-up on pending issues. GS-06 MRT (ROI) Full Performance Level:
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. In-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations related to the authorization and disclosure of health information and ability to apply said laws and regulations related to the disclosure of health information (e.g., Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 38 U.S.C. 7332) Ability to manage priorities and coordinate work in order to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion Ability to follow up on pending issues in order to meet required response time Ability to research and solve difficult questions related to release of health information in an accurate and timely manner. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G35 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-04 to GS-06.
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0675 Medical Records Technician - Salary Range:
$33,649 to $54,560 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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