This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) located in Hyattsville, Maryland. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a(n) Medical Records Technician, you will: Enter in medical data using web browsers and word processing tools; learn ICD-10/ICD-10-CM basics and foundational anatomy and physiology through online/classroom training (manuals, training decks, multiple cause-of-death training).
Assist with classifying, verifying, and correcting diagnostic data on death certificates under guidance; begin applying anatomy/physiology knowledge to interpret terms and use the decision support system per procedures. Review paper death certificates when needed and accurately key information into the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) as a developmental coder. Apply basic analytical skills to identify problems and work effectively as a team member.
Ensure compliance with federal law and word processing for data entry.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
This position is with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $42538 – $55300/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-02 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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