Medical Records Technician

About the Position: Serves as medical records technician who maintains custody of the outpatient medical records for beneficiaries as named in government documents and civilian emergencies.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Maintains custody of outpatient medical records according to regulatory guidelines and local policies.
• Answers patient's questions and telephone inquiries.
• Retrieves individual medical records from the terminal digit system for scheduled appointment
• Determines eligibility of new patients
• Files paperwork pertinent to the patient's medical care.
• Interviews new patients, obtains necessary identifying data for preparation of medical record.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.