Selections for available positions located at Pine Ridge, SD and Kyle, SD. The incumbent will perform technical medical records coding assignments designed for accurate claims submission. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Incentive maybe authorized up to 25% of base pay. Recruitment Incentive - New appointees Relocation incentive - Current federal employees
Key Responsibilities
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Medical Records Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Perform accurate inpatient and specialty medical coding procedures. Review clinical documentation for quality, analyze records for compliant billing. Identify documentation deficiencies and initiate clarification request.
Assist providers in identifying missing diagnoses, specificity to clinical linkages and supporting indicators. *This position is being announced concurrently under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-26-GP-13021088-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients. This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.
Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $55882 – $72644/yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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