Medical Records Technician - Coder
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Medical Records Technician - Coder right now, this position will be delegated in Virginia. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Duties:
The duties and responsibilities of this position are complex due to the mission of the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Medical Records T! echnician (Fee Coder) is responsible for performing a quality review of patient care documents and assigning codes specific for the type of care provided. The basic functions of this position includes, but are not limited to:
Assign codes to documented patient care encounters (inpatient and outpatient) covering the full range of health care services provided by the VAMC.
Applies advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.
Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems to include International Classification of Diseases-Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS.
Adheres to accepted coding! practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most ! appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Also applies codes based on specific guidelines to diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria (both inpatient and outpatient settings) used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program.
Performs a comprehensive review of the patient record to abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data to ensure complete data capture.
Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided; provide technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature, and proper sequencing.
Directly consults with the professional staff for clarification of conflicting or ambiguous clinical data.
Utilizes the! facility computer system and software applications to correctly code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin.
Orients and instructs new personnel and/or students from affiliated health information or medical record technology programs, at the direction of the supervisor, on unit operations, coding, abstracting, and use of an electronic medical record.
Performs other directly related duties as assigned.
Summary
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
These vacancies are advertised at the single grade at which this position will be filled at the full performance level.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the mult! iple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at yo! ur fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Five Medical Record Technician, GS-0675-8 positions are currently available in the Health Administration Sciences Service, Hampton VA Medical Center. The normal tour of duty is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There may be some instances where the incumbent would be required to work after 5:00 p.m., or have the flexibility to work outside the normal tour of duty which may include weekends and holidays. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. Hampton VA employees will receive first consideration.
Medical record technicians (MRT) organize, process, and maintain medical records and health information. They assemble, review, analyze, code, abstract, maintain, compile, and extract medical record and healt! h data. MRTs check medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Some MRTs maintain clinical registries and work to meet the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Typically MRTs work under the guidance of the Medical Record Administrator. In the health care community MRTs are known by a number of titles depending on job function. Terms may include health information technician, coder, tumor registrar, or registry technician.
NOTE : The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
Qualifications & Evaluations
In accordance with VHA Handbook 5005/ 15 PART II Appendix G35
B! ASIC REQUIREMENTS
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States . (N! on-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.
b. Experience
(1) Experience. Two years of experience that demonstrates the applicantÂ's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work. Six months of the required 2 years of experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAs) needed to perform MRT work.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS GS-08:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements applicants must have a minimum of one year (52 weeks) of experience equivalent at the next lower grade, GS-07 level, in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the GS-0675-08, Medical Records Technician (MRT) Coder - Experience is (l) any type of work that demonstrates your ability to ! perform the work of the position, (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Experience must include the ability to perform multiple tasks in a medical environment that require advanced medical terminology, extensive medical coding and medical record documentation; accurately assign specific codes for the type of care provided; comply with VA and Federal reimbursement requirements; capture data programs, and adheres to coding practices, guidelines, and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation Management.
2 . Medical Record Technician (Medical Coder) Positions. This is considered to be the full performance level for this assignment. Certification at this grade level is highly desired. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
a . Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
( 1 ) Ability! to analyze the medical record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and ! procedures for coding, and to evaluate the adequacy of the documentation. This includes the ability to read and understand the content of the medical record, the terminology, the significance of the comments, and the disease process/pathophysiology of the patient;
( 2 ) Skill in reviewing medical record documentation and assigning current versions of the classification systems required in the current position, such as ICD and CPT; and
( 3 ) Advanced knowledge of the full scope of coding and abstracting including inpatient discharges, surgical cases, diagnostic studies and procedures, outpatient encounters, and inpatient professional fees for a highly diversified range of specialties and subspecialties, such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, plastic surgery, spinal cord injury, blind rehabilitation, anesthesia, acute and long term psychiatry including addiction treatment, hospice, ambulatory surgery, and other types of care.
References : VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Per VA Handbook 5019, Part IV, Appendix A, full and part-time employees, Volunteers and trainees are required to complete a Tuberculin Test prior to employment or assignment to duties where they may be exposed to tuberculosis.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did,! and the outcome.
Benefits & Other Info
Working for t! he Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850c IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Th! en you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( http://www4.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.op! m.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX f! orm along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID : 970795. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
2. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, November 01, 2013.
Note : DO NOT mail, email, fax or hand deliver your application to the Human Resources Management Service, Hampton, VA Medical Center.
More Info
Hampton
VA
2013-10-19T02:45:31.014220
353561200
Excepted Service Permanent
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55844
42960
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VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Telework is not authorized.
Per Year
VHA-590-14-VW-970795
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. CV or Resume. ( CAN NOT be subsitituted for the REQUIRED document VA form 10-2850c)
2. V! A Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Availa! ble at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf ) (required).
3. Occupational Questionnaire TAG: Link to Full Questionnaire
4. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 or proof of service (required). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf ).
5. If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action. (required).
Please Note: Your Resume must include the following information:
Vacancy Information:
Announcement Number TAG: Announcement Number, Position Title TAG: Position Title and grade
Personal Information :
Work Experience (Note: You must include the following information in order to receive credit for your experience):
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, pleas! e visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850c IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. (This is a required document)
NOTE: FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANY OF THE ABOVE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
1-Full-Time
0675-Medical Records Technician
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=970795&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-10-19T02:45:31.014248
VHA-590-14-VW-970795
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your qualifications will be reviewed. After the vacancy announcement closes and referral certificate is issued, an electronic notification letter or email will be sent to applicants who provide an email address. Otherwise, you will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.
Selec! tee will be subject to credentialing and VetPro process.
15514! -United States Citizens
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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