This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section of the Patient Business Service at the John D. Dingell VAMC. Medical Record Technicians (MRT) Health Information Technician (HIT) perform incomplete health record analysis. They review, analyze, abstract, maintain, extract, and compile information from the health record. MRTs HIT check for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the health record and monitor and report for regulatory compliance.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Analyze, validate, and maintain Patient Treatment Files (PTFs) for inpatient, observation, fee-basis, and non-VA patients. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, transmission, and timely closure of PTF records. Monitor, research, and resolve PTF, census, and transmission errors.
Perform quantitative and qualitative reviews of health records for compliance with VHA, Joint Commission, and medical-legal requirements. Identify, track, and communicate documentation deficiencies to providers and clinical staff. Review health records for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. Conduct quality assurance reviews and support DRG validation activities. Analyze patient demographic, eligibility, admission, transfer, and discharge data for accuracy.
Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, statistical reports, compliance reports, and error-tracking logs. Audit health records and abstract information for studies, reviews, and accreditation requirements. Submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on record completion and compliance. Review and validate Edit Analysis Lists (EALs), census data, and disposition reports.
Collaborate with coding staff, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to resolve documentation and data discrepancies. Serve as a resource on health record documentation standards and record completion requirements. Ensure documentation in VistA, CPRS, Nuance, and related systems is accurate, timely, and complete. Monitor delinquent records and facilitate timely provider completion of deficiencies.
Analyze trends, generate recommendations, and support corrective actions to improve data quality and compliance. Assist with quarterly and annual census reporting and validation activities. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p. Schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Functional Statement #: 94451-A, 94452-A, 94453-A, 94454-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA Healthcare System advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Transcripts must be submitted if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts must be official or unofficial college transcripts. A copy of your certificate/degree or screenshot of your current classes are not a replacement of your transcript and they will not be used in the qualifying process.
Transcripts must include the following information: Your Name Name of the college or university Full address of the college or university Degree Received Date Conferred To meet qualification requirements, your resume should clearly identity the following information for each applicable degree: Name and location of the college or university Degree earned and the field of study Date the degree was conferred (month and year) Please ensure this information is included directly on your resume so your education can be properly evaluated during the qualification review.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Megan.Giffel@va.gov · (989) 930-9729
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40160 – $72358/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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