File Clerk

Job Title*THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*Major duties and responsibilities will include:Performs the receipt, intake, scanning, indexing, quality control, destruction, and transfer of health and administrative information.Scans documents electronically into computerized databases (i.e., imaging); ensures the documents are associated to the correct patient record; and confirms record integrity and reviews the image quality.Reviews documents for scanning criteria and ensure necessary medical/administrative information meeting the criteria is integrated into the appropriate database through personal computer scanning software and hardware.Maintains confidentiality of all electronic records and paper components of the health record; follows appropriate procedures when mailing and disposing of health information; and ensures sensitive health records are maintained in an extra-secure manner and available only to requestors in the scope of their official duties.Searches and obtains from files previous correspondence or related subject matter and forwards the assembled material to the proper official for action.Maintains an up-to-date master file of all administrative circulars, notices and publications and provides complete sets to field offices upon request.Utilizes a computer to perform a wide variety of record keeping, correspondence, and tracking operations; and performs filing, retrieval, and clerical duties associated with the retention, maintenance, disposition, guardianship, and control of health records in both terminal digit and alphabetic filing systems.Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Full - Time, 7:30am - 4:00pmRecruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approvedTelework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. US Department of Veterans Affairs