This position is in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, a level 1a facility. The HIMS Scanning Unit is transitioning from maintaining paper health records to electronic health records by implementing templates in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) or scanning procedures.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Performs the receipt, intake, scanning, indexing, quality control, destruction, and transfer of health and administrative information.
Scans documents electronically into computerized databases (i.e., imaging); ensures the documents are associated to the correct patient record; and confirms record integrity and reviews the image quality. Reviews documents for scanning criteria and ensure necessary medical/administrative information meeting the criteria is integrated into the appropriate database through personal computer scanning software and hardware.
Maintains confidentiality of all electronic records and paper components of the health record; follows appropriate procedures when mailing and disposing of health information; and ensures sensitive health records are maintained in an extra-secure manner and available only to requestors in the scope of their official duties. Searches and obtains from files previous correspondence or related subject matter and forwards the assembled material to the proper official for action.
Maintains an up-to-date master file of all administrative circulars, notices and publications and provides complete sets to field offices upon request. Utilizes a computer to perform a wide variety of record keeping, correspondence, and tracking operations; and performs filing, retrieval, and clerical duties associated with the retention, maintenance, disposition, guardianship, and control of health records in both terminal digit and alphabetic filing systems.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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/.
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VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $38076 – $49502/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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