Job Description
Job description
Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: Retrieve, review and summarize automated and hard copies of inpatient and outpatient records, and other clinical information needed to support the 48 MDG Performance Improvement, Risk Management and Utilization Management programs as mandated by the Joint Commission standards for hospital accreditation and Air Force directives. Responsibilities Tracks and carefully monitors 48 Medical Group performance improvement using established measurement systems. Manages incident reporting and clinical event systems for the 48 MDG. Arranges review of cases for which SF +5s (Claim for Damage, Injury or Death) have been filed against the US government. Maintains security accountability. Ensures security procedures for medical records requiring medico-legal action. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support, Medical Records Technician 0675 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of well-established medical records procedures, regulations and principles to perform a variety of medical record functions such as analysis, quality assurance, and compiling data; Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and medical terminology to code records, and to identify and extract information to respond to medical record requests. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
• Knowledge of Air Force healthcare programs, practices and policies related to quality improvement and risk management, including internal and external accrediting, regulatory and inspection agencies.
• Knowledge of a broad range of medical records references, information security and privacy requirements, and medical terminology.
• Skill in using various office automation software programs, tools and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, flowcharts, databases and complex graphs (e.g. Excel, Visio, Publisher, PowerPoint).
• Skill in database management and applying data gathering methods to collect factual information.
• Ability to locate, extract, and use data and information for analysis from electronic medical records and other sources to support studies and recommendations; and to produce non-routine reports and technical correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with leaders, providers and staff at all levels, both internal and external to the facility; plan and organize highly detailed work; and meet multiple, often completing deadlines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-+7 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 20
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: Retrieve, review and summarize automated and hard copies of inpatient and outpatient records, and other clinical information needed to support the 48 MDG Performance Improvement, Risk Management and Utilization Management programs as mandated by the Joint Commission standards for hospital accreditation and Air Force directives. Responsibilities Tracks and carefully monitors 48 Medical Group performance improvement using established measurement systems. Manages incident reporting and clinical event systems for the 48 MDG. Arranges review of cases for which SF +5s (Claim for Damage, Injury or Death) have been filed against the US government. Maintains security accountability. Ensures security procedures for medical records requiring medico-legal action. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support, Medical Records Technician 0675 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of well-established medical records procedures, regulations and principles to perform a variety of medical record functions such as analysis, quality assurance, and compiling data; Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and medical terminology to code records, and to identify and extract information to respond to medical record requests. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
• Knowledge of Air Force healthcare programs, practices and policies related to quality improvement and risk management, including internal and external accrediting, regulatory and inspection agencies.
• Knowledge of a broad range of medical records references, information security and privacy requirements, and medical terminology.
• Skill in using various office automation software programs, tools and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, flowcharts, databases and complex graphs (e.g. Excel, Visio, Publisher, PowerPoint).
• Skill in database management and applying data gathering methods to collect factual information.
• Ability to locate, extract, and use data and information for analysis from electronic medical records and other sources to support studies and recommendations; and to produce non-routine reports and technical correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with leaders, providers and staff at all levels, both internal and external to the facility; plan and organize highly detailed work; and meet multiple, often completing deadlines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-+7 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 20
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Lakenheath offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
