Medical Records Administrator Specialist Recruitment Incentive - Relocation Incentive

This incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Chief, Health Information Management(HIMs). Medical Records Administration Specialist (MRAS) in VHA perform work concerned with the management of a health record program or the provision of services related to medical record administration/health information services. Major duties: The Medical Records Administration Specialist (MRAS) works collaboratively with local Charge Services team in the development, execution and implementation of policies and procedures relating to charge (and workload) capture and reconciliation.

The MRAS will utilize and share knowledge in medical coding (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) and reimbursement methodologies, medical and procedural terminology, and all policies/procedures pertaining to VHA health records. Duties may include but not limited to: Incumbent serves in a developmental capacity as technical specialist in health information related matters. Incumbent assists in writing health information policies and procedures to incorporate new or revised approaches to the management of health information while ensuring that regulatory requirements are maintained when revising policies and procedures.

Performs work related to all areas of HIM as well as collaborates with other departments within the medical center and VISN to improve performance and patient care. Participates in facility committees and subcommittees related to health information and provides technical advice when necessary. Perform basic testing and communicate changes to HIMs Leadership, who will notify departments. Supports the development of training programs and supporting materials relative to facility billing and coding guidelines and protocols to ensure that specific areas of need are addressed and that all materials comply with applicable rules and regulations.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 94222-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education: IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.