Medical Records Administrator

Summary

This position is located in the Indian Health Service (IHS), Billings Area Office, Office of Administrative Services, Medical Records Department. The incumbent serves as the consultant, recognized Area subject matter expert, and program authority for Medical Records and Health Information Management services throughout Billings Area, encompassing electronic and manual health information system operations. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

Technical & Program Management - Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and continuously improves the Billings Area MRHIM program. Serves as the Area Technical authority and senior consultant on complex MRHIM matters. Program Oversight & Quality Assurance - Establishes, implements and monitors quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) indicators for the Area MRHIM program. Guides and promotes effective functioning of Health Record Review Committees and relates health information oversight activities. Administrative Duties - Assesses program resource requirements and operating costs and develops budget input for Area MRHIM activities. Provides program management advice concerning organization, workload, resource utilization and operational requirements affecting Area and Service Unit MRHIM programs. Training & Career Development - Develops and maintains a career development and continuing education program for medical records and health information management personnel.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized Experience at a GS-13 grade level: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate standards, procedures, and operational guidance for Medical Records and Health Information Management (MRHIM) functions. Interpret and apply agency requirements, federal laws, and regulations to address complex health information management issues. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of medical records, health information, and clinical documentation to assess compliance, data integrity, program effectiveness, and conformance with applicable standards. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement