Medical Records Technician

About This Role

Processing and maintaining patient medical records using both automated and manual systems is the core of this role. The incumbent will also screen records for consistency and compliance, locate missing records, and assist patients with information and record requests. This position is part of a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for certain DoD personnel.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain medical records using automated and manual systems
• Locate missing records by tracking movement through automated system
• Screen medical records for internal consistency and compliance with pertinent regulations
• Greet and provide information, guidance, and/or assistance to patients
• Request records from other medical facilities
• Verify beneficiary eligibility of care by verification of identification card

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter
• Ability to lift moderately to heavily, up to 50 pounds
• Immunization screening
• Hepatitis B immunization (for all positions with direct patient contact)
• Mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination (unless exempted for medical or religious reasons)
• Tuberculosis testing
• US Citizenship

General Experience:

• One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position, such as utilizing automated software systems, organizing documents and files, or using medical terminology to maintain medical records

OR

Education:

• Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee

Important Details

• Schedule: Full-time
• Contract: Permanent, 1 year probationary period
• Application deadline: 10/23/2026
• Federal service type: Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: Yes
• Drug test: No