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Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. Certification. Persons hired or reassigned to MRA positions in the GS-0669 series in VHA must meet one of the following: Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC OR, HIM Certification through AHIMA OR, Health Data Analyst Certification through AHIMA Note: HIMs Certification is required for all positions above the full performance level.

Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify at the GS-11 grade level. Experience includes but not limited to: At least 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) that demonstrates the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities described at that level Certification: As this is considered the full performance level for MRA positions(MRA/HIM Specialist).

MRAs work independently in day-to-day assignments. They perform data mining; complex data analysis; and interpret and transform data into accurate, consistent, and timely information in support of the business and operational needs of the HIM department and the organization. They present findings and recommendations to the Chief of HIM (CHIM) and facility leadership. MRAs perform workflow analyses, recommend process improvements, identify and implement best practices, and implement changes as needed to improve the productivity and quality controls of the HIM department.

In addition to the above mentioned specialized experience, your resume should demonstrate the GS-9 Knowledge Skills and Ability (KSAs) below: Knowledge of medical and legal requirements related to health information management and health records. Ability to provide technical advice and guidance on health information[management practices. Skill in extracting data from various sources and analyzing health information to create reports.

Skill in researching,] interpreting, and [applying] health information management guidelines. Knowledge of performance and process improvement techniques to develop new or improved solutions in health information management. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations: Medical Records Administrator Assistant (Chief (CHIM), GS-11. This assignment is considered above the full performance level. (a) Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates all the KSAs described at that level. OR (b) Education. Education equivalent to three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, from an accredited university or college in the field of health information.

AND (c) Certification. Employees at this level must have a HIM Certification. (d) Demonstrated Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities Skill in performance and process improvement techniques to develop and implement new or improved solutions in health information management. Ability to advise management and staff at various levels regarding health record documentation requirements and health information management practices based on current industry standards, policies, statutes, laws, and regulations.

Ability to plan, justify, develop, evaluate, assess, monitor, and advise on current health information management processes and recommend changes in policies or procedures. Ability to determine and evaluate compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines and accrediting bodies as they apply to health information management. Ability to plan, justify, develop, evaluate, assess, monitor and/or advise on current HIM processes and recommend changes in policies or procedures.

Ability to successfully apply principles and techniques of sound resource management (i.e., staffing, space, contracts, equipment). Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties, to include assignment of work, completing performance evaluations, selection of staff, and recommendation for awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Light lifting and carrying of files/folders may be required. Requires walking, sitting, standing for long periods of time.

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