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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
This position is located in the Medical Records Division, Patient Administration Department, Naval Hospital, Oak Habor and is responsible for the coding of inpatient/outpatient medical records.
DUTIES:
DUTIES:
· Performs a variety of duties involving abstracting, maintenance, quality assurance and data collection of inpatient medical records prior to archiving.
· Evaluates the order of diagnoses and procedure codes and sequence of codes to provide optimal Diagnosis Related Grouping (DRG) assignment for reimbursement.
· Determines that terminology used is within acceptable nomenclature and record is internally consistent and accurate.
· Determines what medical record forms should be included in the medical record.
· Maintains a suspense file of delinquent charts ensuring accurate record is kept on that status of all charts.
· Assists in the annual archiving of medical records.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position has a selective placement factor needed in order to qualify. The actual Selective Placement Factor is Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificate, Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) certificate, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certificate or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certificate. Failure to possess this factor WILL result in an ineligible rating. Possession of the factor must be verifiable via your resume OR submitting a copy of the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificate, Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) certificate, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certificate or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certificate with your application.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform successfully the duties of the position such as:
- Administers standards established and other applicable directives for the various types of records being reviewed.
- Utilizes medical terminology to include anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, procedure, test, pharmaceutical, operation, psychological and other specialty terms.
- Performs a variety of duties involving abstracting, maintenance, quality assurance and data collection of inpatient medical records prior to archiving.
- Communicates orally and in writing to request, obtain, provide, medical information.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.
Special Requirements
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
A favorable ANACI (Access National Agency Check and Inquiries) background investigation is required for noncritical sensitive positions with access to network systems.
Qualified typist (40 Words Per Minute).