File Clerk (Health Administration Service)
This position is located at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in the Montague Avenue Annex, North Charleston, SC. Incumbent will serve as File Clerk/Scanning Specialist in the Medical Records File Unit of Health Information Management Section, Health Administration Service Line. Typical duties include:
Receiving, indexing, scanning, and assignment of appropriate nomenclature. Performs filing of paper health and administrative documents in accordance with approved procedure. Protects the confidentiality of patient information, access to computer files and release of access codes, according to established guidelines and policies. Identifies and prepares records for retention and disposition. Requests from and transfers records to other Veterans Health Administration (VHA)medical facilities. Utilizes computerized record tracking, associated with the retention, maintenance, disposition, and control of administrative and medical records. Following approved procedure, routinely transfers or prepares for archiving records of patients not receiving medical care within a three-year period. Interface with personal computer applications as well as numerous VISTA and CPRS applications (computer technology). Promotes a positive image of this Medical Center with emphasis on customer service by treating patients, co-workers, and medical center personnel with courtesy and respect. Responds to customer needs in a positive and efficient manner. Employs a cooperative attitude in interaction with coworkers and supervisors. Regularly and cooperatively assists other co-workers when needs arise. Position is located at the Montague Annex in North Charleston, SC. Area of Consideration Order:
Facility Agency, and all others. Work Schedule:
8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm, Monday - Friday. Compressed/Flexible:
Not available. Telework:
Not available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
File Clerk (Health Administration Service) /07477A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/07/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-03 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have two years above high school. (transcripts required) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ClericalComputer SkillsCustomer Service 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work with computers is mainly sedentary in an office environment. Some work will be performed in a warehouse setting and requires packing boxes (whose weight will typically exceed 20 pounds) and otherwise preparing records for shipment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Receiving, indexing, scanning, and assignment of appropriate nomenclature. Performs filing of paper health and administrative documents in accordance with approved procedure. Protects the confidentiality of patient information, access to computer files and release of access codes, according to established guidelines and policies. Identifies and prepares records for retention and disposition. Requests from and transfers records to other Veterans Health Administration (VHA)medical facilities. Utilizes computerized record tracking, associated with the retention, maintenance, disposition, and control of administrative and medical records. Following approved procedure, routinely transfers or prepares for archiving records of patients not receiving medical care within a three-year period. Interface with personal computer applications as well as numerous VISTA and CPRS applications (computer technology). Promotes a positive image of this Medical Center with emphasis on customer service by treating patients, co-workers, and medical center personnel with courtesy and respect. Responds to customer needs in a positive and efficient manner. Employs a cooperative attitude in interaction with coworkers and supervisors. Regularly and cooperatively assists other co-workers when needs arise. Position is located at the Montague Annex in North Charleston, SC. Area of Consideration Order:
Facility Agency, and all others. Work Schedule:
8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm, Monday - Friday. Compressed/Flexible:
Not available. Telework:
Not available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
File Clerk (Health Administration Service) /07477A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/07/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-03 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have two years above high school. (transcripts required) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ClericalComputer SkillsCustomer Service 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work with computers is mainly sedentary in an office environment. Some work will be performed in a warehouse setting and requires packing boxes (whose weight will typically exceed 20 pounds) and otherwise preparing records for shipment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0305 Mail And File - Salary Range:
$31,208 to $40,569 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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