This Medical Records Technician (Coder) position is with Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services) in Kayenta, AZ.
The purpose of this position is to perform specialized dental record functions of qualitative analysis, auditing pre-coded diagnostic and procedural medical codes, and data entry of health care indicators for all dental and oral surgery services. This position is located in the Dental Department at Kayenta Service Unit, Kayenta, AZ. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Key duties:
• Quantitative Analysis - Performs comprehensive review of the record to assure the presence of all component parts, such as; correct name, health record number, signatures and dates where required, and all reports which appear to be indicated by the treatment rendered. Qualitative Analysis - Evaluates the record for documentation, consistency, accuracy and correlation of recorded data, such as medical necessity and modifier usage. Ensures the final diagnosis as stated by the Dentist is valid, complete and accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered. Medico-legal Requirements - Makes the final determination that the record is complete, accurate, and reflects data to justify the diagnosis and warrant treatment without infringing on decisions concerning a Dentist's clinical judgment. Generates daily RPMS/EHR reports to review, identifies errors, inconsistencies, discrepancies and/or trends and discusses with the appropriate dental staff and recommends appropriate modifications to RPMS/EHR entry. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Medical Records Technician Total Compensation
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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of general experience. Or, successfully completed two (2) years above high school. General Experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Substitution of Education for experience: This education must have obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instructions per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial or technical school. 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.
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