Summary This position is located in the Atlanta VA Health Care System Southeast Network (VISN 7), .The SMRT (ROI) supervises the reviews and processed requests for patient protected health information (PHI). Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 08/26/2024 to 09/16/2024 * Salary $57,373 - $74,584 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 8 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Atlanta, GA 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 8 * Job family (Series) * 0675 Medical Records Technician * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Not Required * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk * Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number CBTB-12519145-24-RM * Control number 806629800 Help This job is open to * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency Current/permanent VA employees facility employees are 1st area of consideration Videos Help Duties Duties include but are not limited to: * The Supervisory Medical Records Technician (ROI) serves as supervisor and technical expert for the Release of Information Unit and the MRT Health Information Technician (HIT) staff. * The Supervisory Medical Records Technician (ROI) also provides direct customer service to the Veteran (or third party), by providing copies of the Veteran's PHI, when a signed, written request is received, or upon the Veteran's valid authorization to a third party. * The Supervisory Medical Records Technician (ROI)must ensure that only the information that the Veteran specified be released, is shared only with those whom the Veteran has authorized, or who have legal authority to receive such information. * To perform this task, a Supervisory Medical Records Technician (ROI) must possess expertise in all applicable Federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding release of health information. * They have full supervisory responsibility, including preparing work assignments, monitoring the performance of release of information staff, evaluating employee performance, selecting staff, recommending awards and advancements, and taking disciplinary actions. * The supervisory MRT(ROI) generates workload reports, distributes pending workload to staff, and monitors completion status. The employee ensures the timely release of health records in accordance with policies and procedures. * They ensure compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements and ensure corrective action is initiated, as needed. They work collaboratively with VA Regional Counsel to ensure health records related to malpractice, subpoenas, and tort cases are prepared and disclosed in a timely manner. * The supervisory MRT (ROI) ensures orientation and competency assessments are conducted for all assigned staff. They develop policies and procedures, performance standards, and position descriptions, and/or functional statements. * They are responsible for professional and administrative management of release of information staff. * They maintain interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals. * other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. Telework Eligible: No Virtual: This is not a Virtual position Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job * Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 * You may be required to serve a probationary period * Subject to a background/security investigation * Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS:-Citizenship: Must be a Citizen of the United States- English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in written and spoken English.-Experience and Education: Must have one of the following: * Experience: One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of health records. Six months of the required one year of creditable experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform MRT Release of health information (ROI) work. OR, * Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying towards meeting basic experience requirements. The following experience and educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and creditable experience:(a) Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, privacy and release of information, the health record, and one year above high school with a minimum of six semester hours of health information technology/health information management courses.(b) Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, privacy and release of information, the health record, and 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. The training program may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy and physiology, and health record techniques and procedures information. Grade Determinations: Supervisory Medical Records Technician (ROI):Supervisory Medical Records Technician (ROl), GS-8. In addition to the basic requirements for employment listed above, the following education and experience criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-8 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the position to be filled. In addition, the candidate must also demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): * (1)Ability to develop policy and provide workload analysis for release of information. * (2)Skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution. * (3)Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training. * (4)Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties, to include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed, performance evaluation, selection of staff, recommendations of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. Preferred Experience: At least 1 year experience in a Release of Information department and/or Health Information Management department. GS-8: (1) Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G58. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Alternate Application. https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated 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.