Medical Record Technician (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient)

Job Title

Allied Health Professional

Duties

The duties include:

• Assigning diagnosis and procedure codes to inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters.
• Selecting diagnosis and/or procedure codes based on accepted practices with guidance.
• Identifying the principal diagnosis and/or procedure for every inpatient admission.
• Adhering to coding practices, guidelines, and conventions for ethical, accurate, and complete coding.
• Reviewing medical records to abstract relevant clinical, demographic, social, and administrative data.
• Assisting in orienting and instructing new personnel and students.
• Working within a team environment, supporting peers, handling multiple tasks, meeting goals, and adapting to changing projects and deadlines.
• Utilizing encoder software and Windows-based applications like Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Work Schedule

8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Pay

Competitive salary with regular increases. Higher step rate may apply based on qualifications.

Paid Time Off

37-50 days annually (13-26 days of leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays). Credit for leave may be available based on experience.

Parental Leave

Up to 12 weeks of paid leave after 12 months of employment for birth, adoption, or foster care.

Child Care Subsidy

Eligible employees with income below $144,000 may receive up to 25% subsidy for childcare costs, up to $416.66 per month.

Retirement

Traditional federal pension and 401K with VA contributions.

Insurance

Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care.

Telework

3 plus days per pay period.

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #

GS8-50193F