- Position Title
- Medical Records Administrator (Chief (CHIM)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12710206-25-OYM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 18, 2025 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
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.
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).
3.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
4.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
5.
A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Medical Records Administrator (Chief (CHIM) position with the Veterans Health Administration. Please 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 this position.
Basic Requirements:
Education or Experience:
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,
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,
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.
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,
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,
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.
1.
Please select the appropriate response based on your education and/or experience.
Certification.
Higher-level health information management certification is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA. To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must represent a comprehensive competency in the occupation. Certification titles may change and certifications that meet the definition of HIM certification may be added/removed by the above certifying body; however, current HIM certifications include Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Employees at this level must have a HIM Certification.
Higher-level health information management certification is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA. To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must represent a comprehensive competency in the occupation. Certification titles may change and certifications that meet the definition of HIM certification may be added/removed by the above certifying body; however, current HIM certifications include Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Employees at this level must have a HIM Certification.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you possess the required HIM certification?
Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following education and experience criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Medical Records Administrator (Chief (CHIM), GS-12
Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the KSAs described at that level.
AND,
Certification. Employees at this level must have a HIM Certification
Do you possess the experience and certification for the Medical Records Administrator (Chief CHIM) at the GS-12 level?
Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the KSAs described at that level.
AND,
Certification. Employees at this level must have a HIM Certification
Do you possess the experience and certification for the Medical Records Administrator (Chief CHIM) at the GS-12 level?
4.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, this position must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
i. Ability to determine and evaluate compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines and accrediting bodies, as they apply to health information] management.
ii. Skill in evaluating, developing and implementing new policies, procedures, and programs.
iii. Ability to provide program oversight, including advisory and technical expertise on a range of health information management practices and guidelines to staff at various levels.
iv. Ability to develop and conduct training on health information management programs, policies, procedures, and performance improvement activities.
v. Ability to effectively procure and manage HIM resources (i.e. space, staffing, education, budget, etc.).
vi. Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties [to] include assignment of work; completing performance evaluations; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions.
vii. Customer service skills necessary to effectively communicate (written and verbal) and interact with all levels of hospital personnel, physicians, patients, and outside agencies. viii. Ability to deal effectively with sensitive and/or complex situations.
viii. Ability to deal effectively with sensitive and/or complex situations.
i. Ability to determine and evaluate compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines and accrediting bodies, as they apply to health information] management.
ii. Skill in evaluating, developing and implementing new policies, procedures, and programs.
iii. Ability to provide program oversight, including advisory and technical expertise on a range of health information management practices and guidelines to staff at various levels.
iv. Ability to develop and conduct training on health information management programs, policies, procedures, and performance improvement activities.
v. Ability to effectively procure and manage HIM resources (i.e. space, staffing, education, budget, etc.).
vi. Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties [to] include assignment of work; completing performance evaluations; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions.
vii. Customer service skills necessary to effectively communicate (written and verbal) and interact with all levels of hospital personnel, physicians, patients, and outside agencies. viii. Ability to deal effectively with sensitive and/or complex situations.
viii. Ability to deal effectively with sensitive and/or complex situations.
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must 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. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.