Job Description

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Candidates must be a citizen] of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). Education or Experience:(1) Experience: Three years of creditable experience in the field of medical records that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of [health] records and health information systems demonstrating a knowledge of medical terminology, medical records procedures, medical coding, or medical, administrative, and legal requirements of health care delivery systems. OR (2) Education: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or health information technology. OR (3) Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education that equals 100 percent may be used to meet basic requirements. For example, two years above high school from an accredited college or university, with 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management, plus one year and six months of creditable experience that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of health records and health information systems meets an equivalent combination. Certification Requirement: Persons hired or reassigned to MRA positions in the GS-0669 series in VHA must meet one of the follow: Copy of certification required. (1) Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. NOTE. See paragraph 2a above for a detailed definition of Coding Certification. OR (2) HIM Certification through AHIMA.NOTE. See paragraph 2d above for a detailed definition of HIM Certification. OR (3) Health Data Analyst Certification through AHIMA. In addition to the Basic Requirements above, applicants must meet the following GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-13 GRADE REQUIREMENTS Specialized Experience: Must have at least one (1) full year of creditable experience at the next lower level (GS-12) or equivalent, which is directly related to the Supervisory Medical Records Administrator position. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Possessing full program management and supervisory responsibility to direct professional (MRA), technical (MRT), and other support staff in medical health information work. Providing technical advice, planning, and evaluation about health information management issues impacting the overall program on a regular and recurring basis. Possessing responsibility for the management and direction of the health information management program and services. In addition, you must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs): 1. Ability to determine and evaluate compliance with] legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines and accrediting bodies, as they apply to health information management. 2. Ability to provide sound, technical guidance to staff at various levels about major program, legal, or procedural changes related to health information management .3. Skill in revising facility policies and procedures to improve health information management services and to evaluate, modify, and/or adapt new methods to meet regulatory requirements. 4. Skill in analyzing complex data, interpreting and trending results for effective management of the HIM program. 5. Skill in management/administration, which includes program planning, coordination, interpretation, supervision, consultation, negotiation, problem solving, and monitoring of HIM processes. 6. Ability to delegate authority, evaluate and oversee people and programs, accomplish program goals, and adapt to changing priorities. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.