MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN

Serves as a Medical Records Technician located in Saint Elizabeths Hospital. Responsible for performing various activities related to the processing, maintenance and retrieval of MEDICAL RECORDS of inpatient, outpatient, discharged and expired patients. Responsible for the overall accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with the Joint Commission and CMS standards. Monitors deficiencies, advises, and provides assistance, training, and consultative services for timeliness of documentation to health care professionals throughout the Department. Ensures timely processing of documentation in the Avatar (EHR) recordkeeping system. Maintains electronic Accounting Logs of MEDICAL RECORDS processed for authorized requestors. Oversees the disposition of incoming and outgoing patient records information releases.

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, this position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. (DS-7).

Licensures, Certifications and other requirements

N/A
Education

Minimum Education Requirement

Must possess a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency (GED).

Work Experience

Experience in a hospital or inpatient facility providing Medical Records Technician duties.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL

First Screeninng: 02-05-2024

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Duration of Appointment: Permanent

Tour of Duty: Monday thru Friday

8:15 am to 4:45 pm

This position IS in the collective bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction

Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Security Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE AMENDMENT ACT OF 1988

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for a job with the Government with the District of Columbia, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or you must request an exemption from your representative.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.