Medical Records Technician (Coder)
Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) coding disease and injury diagnoses; 2) utilizing various automated systems for data entry and retrieval; and 3) reviewing medical records to ensure correct terminology and coding. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Selective Placement Factor:
This position requires the incumbent to possess at the time of application and maintain throughout the duration of employment certification in one of the following from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) with either Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), OR Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) OR Certified Professional Coder- Outpatient (CPC), OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),OR certified through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) with a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential. (NOTE:
You must include a copy of your certification with your application.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
ConscientiousnessReasoningReasoningSpeaking
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) coding disease and injury diagnoses; 2) utilizing various automated systems for data entry and retrieval; and 3) reviewing medical records to ensure correct terminology and coding. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Selective Placement Factor:
This position requires the incumbent to possess at the time of application and maintain throughout the duration of employment certification in one of the following from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) with either Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), OR Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) OR Certified Professional Coder- Outpatient (CPC), OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),OR certified through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) with a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential. (NOTE:
You must include a copy of your certification with your application.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
ConscientiousnessReasoningReasoningSpeaking
- Department:
0675 Medical Records Technician - Salary Range:
$55,347 to $71,951 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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