The Business Office is seeking a full-time Supervisory Medical Records Technician (ROI) for the VA Medical Center in Atlanta Ga.
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. 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: GS-8 One year of experience at the next lower grade that demonstrates knowledge of health records and medical terminology, as well with patient privacy and release of information. AND, Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities as follows: Ability to develop policy and provide workload analysis for release of information. Skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution. Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training. Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties, to include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed, performance evaluation, selection of staff, recommendations of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. Preferred Experience: Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS8. References: VA Handbook Part II, Appendix G58 Physical Requirements: The position is basically sedentary involving little physical effort.
The Supervisory Medical Records Technician (ROI) provides guidance and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit or team and effective audits and monitoring for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. The duties may include but are not limited to the following: Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations. Responsible for carrying out established personnel functions and practices. Interviews new employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of assignments, awards or disciplinary action. Prepares and submits functional statements for new positions, clarification, or updates. Receives formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved by the first level supervisor. Keeps employees informed of management goals and objectives and higher levels supervisors informed of employee participation and concerns. Ensures that release of information activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to privacy policies and procedures are performed and coordinated in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Maintains contact with VA Regional Counsel (VARO) in all matters relating to malpractice, subpoena actions and request for preparation of TORT records. Monitors workload and production of staff, taking action where necessary to meet deadlines, monitors/evaluate performance and ensures accuracy of work completed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: FS50630 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required