Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Remote
  • $64,021–$83,232 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Skip to main content

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock Lock

A locked padlock or https means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official secure websites.

MENU

Sign in My jobs Profile Resumes & documents Notifications Talent networks Sign out My jobs Profile Resumes & documents Notifications Talent networks Sign out Events Help Center Search Back to results Apply

Lead Medical Records Technician Coder-Inpatient

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration

Apply Print Share Save

Summary

This job is open to

Duties

Requirements

How you will be evaluated

Required documents

How to apply

Summary The Dayton VAMC is recruiting for a Lead Medical Records Coder. Lead MRTs Coder must be able to perform all duties of a MRT Coder. Lead MRTs Coder review coding and assist MRTs Coder in ensuring timeliness and improving coding accuracy provide coding guidance to various levels of staff to promote consistency in practice and compliance with coding rules and regulations initiate prepare and maintain various reports and analyze data and may also coordinate assign and monitor workflow.

Learn more about this agency

Summary The Dayton VAMC is recruiting for a Lead Medical Records Coder. Lead MRTs Coder must be able to perform all duties of a MRT Coder. Lead MRTs Coder review coding and assist MRTs Coder in ensuring timeliness and improving coding accuracy provide coding guidance to various levels of staff to promote consistency in practice and compliance with coding rules and regulations initiate prepare and maintain various reports and analyze data and may also coordinate assign and monitor workflow.

Learn more about this agency

Overview Help Accepting applications Location 1 vacancy in the following location

Anywhere in the U.S. remote job

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible Not applicable this is a remote position. Remote job Yes Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 64021 - 83232 per year

Final Salary Will Be Determined By Geographic Location Pay scale & grade GS 9 Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0675 Medical Records Technician Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBSR-13098385-27-DLF Control number 890003500 This job is open to Help The public

U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency NOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. Videos

Duties Help Duties Include but are not limited to Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters inpatient covering the full range of health care services provided by the VAMC. Patient encounters are often complicated and complex requiring extensive coding expertise.

Applies advanced knowledge of medical terminology anatomy & physiology disease processes treatment modalities diagnostic tests medications procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.

Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases ICD Current Procedural Terminology CPT andor Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPCS.

Adheres to accepted coding practices guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis operation procedure ancillary or evaluation and management EM code to ensure ethical accurate and complete coding. Also applies codes based on guidelines specific to certain diagnoses procedures and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation VERA program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and resource needs.

Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC. Timely compliance with coding changes is crucial to the accuracy of the facility database as well as all cost recovery programs.

Performs a comprehensive review of the patient health record to abstract medical surgical ancillary demographic social and administrative data to ensure complete data capture. Patient health records may be paper or electronic. The abstracted data has many purposes for example to profile the facility services and patient population to determine budgetary requirements to report to accrediting and peer review organizations to bill insurance companies and other agencies and to support research programs.

Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided provides technical support in the areas of regulations and policy coding requirements resident supervision reimbursement workload accepted nomenclature and proper sequencing. Insures provider documentation is complete and supports the diagnoses and procedures coded. Directly consults with the professional staff for clarification of conflicting or ambiguous clinical data. Reports incorrect documentation or codes in the electronic patient health record.

Expertly searches the patient health record to find documentation justifying code assignment based on an expanded knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient record.

Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to correctly code abstract record and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin. Corrects any identified data errors or inconsistencies in a timely manner to ensure acceptance in the national VA database within established timelines. Independently researches references to resolve any questionable code errors contacts supervisor as appropriate.

Monitors the status and progress of work and day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and makes available written instructions reference materials and supplies. Gives on the job training to new coders and students to provide the individual with the basic knowledge skill and ability to perform the full range of routine and non-routine responsibilities required. Trains and works closely with professional and administrative staff to assist in the development maintenance and usage of ICD and CPT codes to ensure accurate data capture. Conforms to standards and participates in the technical evaluation and validation of health records for compliance with The Joint Commission requirements Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS andor health record documentation guidelines. Distributes and balance the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload.

All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule 0800-1630 Monday-Friday Telework This is a fully remote position. This position is designated as remote. Remote work is defined as full-time employment conducted outside of a VA facility or in VA-leased spaces. The option for remote work will be assessed continuously and the selected individual may need to return to a VA office if required. Applicants must live within 50 miles of one of our facilities as they may be subject to the RTO order. Virtual This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement 929620

Requirements Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certificationlicensure 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. Experience and Education Experience. One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology anatomy physiology pathophysiology medical coding and the structure and format of a health records. OR Education. An associates degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technologyhealth information management or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technologyhealth information management e.g. courses in medical terminology anatomy and physiology medical coding and introduction to health records OR Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology medical terminology basic ICD diagnosticprocedural and basic CPT coding. The training program must have led to eligibility for coding certificationcertification examination and the sponsoring academic institution must have been accredited by a national U.S. Department of Education accreditor or comparable international accrediting authority at the time the program was completed OR ExperienceEducation Combination. Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. The following educationaltraining substitutions are appropriate for combining education and creditable experience a Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology general understanding of medical coding and the health record and one year above high school with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses. b Successful completion of a course for medical technicians hospital corpsmen medical service specialists or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy physiology and health record techniques and procedures. Also requires six additional months of creditable experience that is paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT Coder. Certification. Persons hired or reassigned to MRT Coder positions in the GS-0675 series in VHA must have Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. 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 Lead Medical Records Technician Coder GS-9 a Lead coder assignments can be established for any of the coder subspecialties outpatient inpatient outpatient and inpatient combined. The subspecialty will be reflected in the title e.g. Lead MRT Coder-Outpatient. b Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the journey grade level MRT Coder. c Certification. Employees at this level must have a mastery level certification. d Assignment. For all assignments above the journey level the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope complexity difficulty range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25 of the time. Lead MRTs Coder must be able to perform all duties of a MRT Coder. Lead MRTs Coder review coding and assist MRTs Coder in ensuring timeliness and improving coding accuracy provide coding guidance to various levels of staff to promote consistency in practice and compliance with coding rules and regulations initiate prepare and maintain various reports and analyze data and may also coordinate assign and monitor workflow. They provide input for performance evaluations and hiring. They orient and instruct new coding personnel andor students on coding abstracting and use of the electronic health record and encoder software. They ensure audit findings and claim denials related to coding errors are resolved andor daily coding rejects corrected for accurate billing and data collection. They monitor trends andor changes in regulatory and policy requirements affecting coding practices and identify educational needs. They develop coding training materials and present a curriculum encompassing ongoing training initiatives. They provide assistance with coding inquiries from providers MRTs Coder billers and other facility staff. Lead MRTs whose assignments involve two or more MRT specialty areas will be assigned the parenthetical title for the predominant specialty area. Lead MRTs Coder may be at a facility or in a consolidated coding unit CCU. e Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs i. Ability to work with a team to provide technical guidance plan organize and coordinate activities in order to effectively complete job duties of assignment such as distributing workload monitoring the status and progress of work monitoring accuracy of work etc. ii. Advanced knowledge of current coding classification systems for the subspecialty being assigned outpatient inpatient outpatient and inpatient combined and the ability to research and solve complex questions related to coding conventions and guidelines in an accurate and timely manner. iii. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in order to meet program objectives. iv. Knowledge of training methods and the ability to provide training to new coding staff. v. Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in various formats which may include presenting reports to various organizational levels. vi. Leadership skills including interpersonal relations and conflict resolution between employees managers and clinical staff. Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for coding and to evaluate the adequacy of the documentation. This includes the ability to read and understand the content of the health record the terminology the significance of the comments and the disease processpathophysiology of the patient. Ability to accurately perform the full scope of outpatient coding including ambulatory surgical cases diagnostic studies and procedures and outpatient encounters and inpatient facility coding including inpatient discharges surgical cases diagnostic studies and procedures and inpatient professional services. Skill in interpreting and adapting health information guidelines that are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity and the ability to use judgment in completing assignments using incomplete or inadequate guidelines. Preferred Experience 4 years minimum of Medical Records Coding Experience. Mastery level certification is required. Reference For more information on this qualification standard please visit httpswww.va.govohrmQualificationStandards. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-9. Physical Requirements See VA Handbook 5019

Education 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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. 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 httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4 6 or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio Indiana and Michigan VISN 10 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 Veterans community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration VHA Mission Statement to Honor Americas Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The Dayton Ohio VA & its CBOCs are committed to hiring a diverse workforce from various backgrounds and individuals who demonstrate a diversity equity and inclusion-related mindset and behaviors. We are strongly seeking candidates who represent the full range of cultural and identity factors including but not limited to race ethnicity sex sexual orientationidentity gender identity and expression age language abilitiesdisabilities socioeconomic status religion spiritual practices geographic region and other characteristics.

ExpandHide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume C.V. andor supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV AHIMA or AAPC Mastery Level Certification CCS CCS-P RHIT RHIA CPC COC or CIC

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc. Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV AHIMA or AAPC Mastery Level Certification CCS CCS-P RHIT RHIA CPC COC or CIC Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Separation Notice RIFSF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 11032026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13098385.

To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Agency contact information Derek Fultz Email Derek.Fultzva.gov Address Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton OH 45428 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV AHIMA or AAPC Mastery Level Certification CCS CCS-P RHIT RHIA CPC COC or CIC

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc. Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV AHIMA or AAPC Mastery Level Certification CCS CCS-P RHIT RHIA CPC COC or CIC Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Separation Notice RIFSF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 11032026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13098385.

To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

ExpandHide how to apply Agency contact information Derek Fultz Email Derek.Fultzva.gov Address Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton OH 45428 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

ExpandHide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Veterans Health Administration

OUR MISSION To fulfill President Lincolns promise To care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans

The city of Dayton known as the birthplace of flight is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Southwestern Ohio and is within an hour drive of Cincinnati and Columbus. The Dayton metropolitan has five universities affordable real estate excellent school systems museums theater seasonal recreational opportunities and is the home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Dayton VA Medical Center is a tertiary care facility that provides acute nursing home mental health hospicepalliative and domiciliary care in an affiliated teaching and research environment. For more information about the Dayton area please visit httpwww.daytoncvb.com

Agency contact information Derek Fultz Email Derek.Fultzva.gov Address Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton OH 45428 US

Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Veterans Health Administration what the agency does and about the types of careers this agency offers.

httpwww.va.govjobs

Summary The Dayton VAMC is recruiting for a Lead Medical Records Coder. Lead MRTs Coder must be able to perform all duties of a MRT Coder. Lead MRTs Coder review coding and assist MRTs Coder in ensuring timeliness and improving coding accuracy provide coding guidance to various levels of staff to promote consistency in practice and compliance with coding rules and regulations initiate prepare and maintain various reports and analyze data and may also coordinate assign and monitor workflow.

Learn more about this agency

Overview Help Accepting applications Location 1 vacancy in the following location

Anywhere in the U.S. remote job

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible Not applicable this is a remote position. Remote job Yes Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 64021 - 83232 per year

Final Salary Will Be Determined By Geographic Location Pay scale & grade GS 9 Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0675 Medical Records Technician Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBSR-13098385-27-DLF Control number 890003500

Previous result Next result

Your session is about to expire

Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes.

Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire.

Click the button below to continue your session.

Sign out Stay signed in Return to top

USAJOBS is a Opens in a new windowUnited States Office of Personnel Management website. Opens in a new window OPM on LinkedIn Opens in a new window OPM YouTube channel Opens in a new window OPM on X Opens in a new windowEEO Policy Statement Opens in a new windowReasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Opens in a new windowLegal and Regulatory Guidance About USAJOBS Opens in a new windowAccessibility Opens in a new windowFOIA Opens in a new windowInspector general Opens in a new windowNo Fear Act Data Opens in a new windowPrivacy policy Opens in a new windowReports and publications Opens in a new windowTerms and conditions Opens in a new windowUSA.gov

Numbers & Facts

Location (
Remote
)
Salary$64,021–$83,232 Per Year

Skills

  • Affordable Housingunmatched
  • Air Forceunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Anatomyunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budget Reportingunmatched
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)unmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
  • Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)unmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Demographicsunmatched
  • Department of Veterans Affairsunmatched
  • Diseaseunmatched
  • Disease Treatmentunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Educational Accreditationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Government Organizationsunmatched
  • HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure)unmatched
  • Health Information Managementunmatched
  • Health Information Technologyunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Administrationunmatched
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)unmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Home Careunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • International Classification of Diseases (ICD)unmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Medical Codingunmatched
  • Medical Record Systemunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medical Terminologyunmatched
  • Medical Testsunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Nursing Homeunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Peace Corpsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Physiologyunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Reference Verificationunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Resource Managementunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Theaterunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • United States Air Force (USAF)unmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • VERAunmatched
  • Vaccinationunmatched
  • Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN)unmatched
  • Volunteer Experienceunmatched
  • Work From Homeunmatched

Be found by employers

5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

Level up your application

Professional resume templates

Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

Free resume templates

Resume Builder

Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

Resume Builder