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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 11225556.
Please read this announcement in its entirety before beginning the application process to ensure you submit all the required documents.
Preview the application before applying for basics qualification requirements, the experience / education and (KSAs) for each grade level for the MRT (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient): https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11225556.
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09/07/2021 to 09/27/2021
$31,520 - $62,894 per year
GS 4 - 8
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
8
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CBTG-13658-11225556-21-WLH
613323300
Current and permanent Department of VA employees only. 1st consideration to current and permanent TVHS employees. 2nd consideration to current and permanent VA Wide employees.
This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill one (1) full-time and permanent Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient) vacancy at the Murfreesboro, TN Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), with Business Office Service.
The position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section in the Business Office at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS). MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, and specialty centers. These coding practitioners analyze and abstract patients' health records and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. To perform this task, they must possess expertise in International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). MRT (Coder) may also provide education related to coding and documentation. The duties included but are not limited to:
Basic Requirements (Education):
(2) Education. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records);
OR,
(3)Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. The training program must have led to eligibility for coding certification/certification examination, and the sponsoring academic institution must have been accredited by a national U.S. Department of Education accreditor, or comparable international accrediting authority at the time the program was completed;
OR,
(4) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and creditable experience:
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. There is walking, bending and reaching required such as for filing or locating material, and carrying items such as reports, documents, and supplies. Entering data and word processing on a personal computer may result in physical problems from the effects of repetitive motion and eyestrain. A portion of each day is spent in the laboratory, sorting and preparing samples for testing, which involves periods of standing.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Missing and/or incomplete required documents will result in not being referred.
Ensure all forms requiring a signature are signed and dated within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
In accordance with HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LETTER NO. 05-19-12, Veterans preference does not apply to this occupation.
These are the REQUIRED documents for this specific position/vacancy:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/27/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11225556.
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Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS): (Nashville, TN / Murfreesboro, TN)
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is a level 1A integrated tertiary health care system comprised of medical centers in Nashville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN and twenty (20) additional community-based clinics in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky. TVHS provides ambulatory care, primary care, and secondary care in acute medicine and surgery, as well as specialized tertiary care, transplant services, spinal cord injury outpatient care, and a full range of extended care and mental health services. Team TVHS is committed to outstanding customer service and showing respect for others while taking care of our nation's heroes. Nashville is home to the NFL's Titans, the NHL's Predators, the MiLB's Sounds, and the MLS's Nashville SC as well as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the numerous clubs and honky tonks in "The District." And if for some reason all that isn't enough -- Tennessee has NO STATE TAXES!!! If you're passionate about what you do and about serving those who served, we'd love to have you join our team.