- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN (CODER)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTD-12709126-25-SJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Friday, April 11, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Coder) position with the VA in White River Junction, Vermont. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you have the basic qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Basic Requirements. To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Language Proficiency. Are you proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f))?
2.
Experience and Education.
(1) Experience. One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of a health records.
OR,
(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:
(a) Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical 4 terminology, general understanding of medical coding and the health record, and one year above high school, with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses.
(b) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service, under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and health record techniques and procedures. Also, requires six additional months of creditable experience that is paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT (Coder).
Please choose the option below to show how you meet this requirement.
(1) Experience. One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of a health records.
OR,
(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:
(a) Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical 4 terminology, general understanding of medical coding and the health record, and one year above high school, with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses.
(b) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service, under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and health record techniques and procedures. Also, requires six additional months of creditable experience that is paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT (Coder).
Please choose the option below to show how you meet this requirement.
3.
Please provide the following information regarding the academic institution from which you received your degree. If you do not have a degree indicate N/A.
Name of Institution:
City and State:
Degree: Major/Program:
Month and Year conferred:
Name of Institution:
City and State:
Degree: Major/Program:
Month and Year conferred:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Certification: Employees at this level must have a Mastery Level Certification. This is considered a higher-level health information management or coding certification and is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA or AAPC. To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must represent a comprehensive competency in the occupation. or must certify mastery in clinical documentation. Stand-alone specialty certifications do not meet the definition of mastery level certification and are not acceptable for qualifications.
The Current Mastery Level Certifications include:
(1) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
(2) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P)
(3) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
(4) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
(5) Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
(6) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
(7) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
Do you possess any of the certifications listed above?
The Current Mastery Level Certifications include:
(1) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
(2) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P)
(3) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
(4) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
(5) Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
(6) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
(7) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
Do you possess any of the certifications listed above?
5.
Please provide your certification information. If you are not certified, indicate N/A.
NOTE: Mastery level certification is required for all positions above the journey level; however, for clinical documentation improvement specialist assignments, a clinical documentation improvement certification may be substituted for a mastery level certification.
A. Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC
B. Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC
C. Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS
D. None of the above
- Name on certification:
- Issuing entity:
- Type of certification:
- Complete certification/ID number:
- Expiration date:
NOTE: Mastery level certification is required for all positions above the journey level; however, for clinical documentation improvement specialist assignments, a clinical documentation improvement certification may be substituted for a mastery level certification.
A. Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC
B. Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC
C. Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS
D. None of the above
Grade Level Requirements. Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your background and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
GS-10 Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Coder).
Supervisory coder assignments can be established for any of the coder subspecialties (outpatient, inpatient, outpatient and inpatient combined).
Experience Requirement. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09).
AND
Certification. Employees at this level must have a mastery level certification.
AND
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must also demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to be considered eligible for the GS-10 Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Coder) position:
Do you meet the education/experience requirement and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities for the GS-10 level?
Supervisory coder assignments can be established for any of the coder subspecialties (outpatient, inpatient, outpatient and inpatient combined).
Experience Requirement. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09).
AND
Certification. Employees at this level must have a mastery level certification.
AND
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must also demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to be considered eligible for the GS-10 Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Coder) position:
- Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties, to include recommending awards, approving leave, evaluating work, resolving staff issues, and assigning, planning, and coordinating work to ensure duties are completed in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Advanced knowledge of current coding classification systems such as ICD, CPT, and HCPCS for the subspecialty being assigned (outpatient, inpatient, outpatient and inpatient combined).
- Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training.
- Leadership and managerial skills, including skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution to deal with employees, team leaders, and managers.
- Ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends, and present results in various formats.
Do you meet the education/experience requirement and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities for the GS-10 level?
7.
CERTIFICATION: Individuals hired or assigned to MRT (Coder) positions in the GS-0675 series, Grade 10, in VHA must have a coding Mastery Level Certification through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Do you hold a current Mastery Level Certification?
Do you hold a current Mastery Level Certification?
8.
Provide the following information regarding your certification. If you are not certified, indicate N/A. (You must submit a copy of your certification(s) with your application).
- Name on certification:
- Issuing entity:
- Complete certification/ID number:
- Expiration date: