Medical Records Administration Specialist

Medical Records Administration Specialist (MRAS) in VHA perform work concerned with the management of a health record program or the provision of services related to medical record administration/health information services. MRASs manage, preserve, analyze, and supervise the use of diagnostic and therapeutic health records/health information management. They develop policies and procedures and provide advice on the use of health records and health information management.

This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) Section of the (Business Office) Service at the(Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr.) VA Medical Center (VAMC). Medical Records Administration Specialist (MRAS) in VHA perform work concerned with the management of a health record program or the provision of services related to medical record administration/health information services. MRASs manage, preserve, analyze, and supervise the use of diagnostic and therapeutic health records/health information management. They develop policies and procedures and provide advice on the use of health records and health information management. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for generating, analyzing, and presenting multiple HIM reports. Participate in various health record review activities to ensure the integrity of the health record according to established policies. Monitor health record data integrity per established policies, procedures, and industry standards. Prepare workload and production reports and monitor trends to identify efficiencies and deviations. Participates in various facility and regional committees requiring health information management subject matter expertise. Responsible for generating and analyzing multiple HIM reports and identifying best practices or opportunities for improvement. Perform workflow analyses, recommend process improvements, and implement changes to improve the productivity and quality controls of the HIM department. Monitor reports, trends, and health record data integrity according to established policies, procedures, and industry standards. Participate in various facility and regional committees requiring health information management subject matter expertise. Perform data mining; complex data analysis; and interpret and transform data into accurate, consistent, and timely information in support of the business and operational needs of the HIM department and the organization. Present findings and recommendations to the Chief of HIM (CHIM) and facility leadership. Designs and performs quality improvement projects related to health information management to identify and recommend ways of eliminating, combining, simplifying or improving procedures and processes. Compile diagnostic, procedural, and statistical data, and present reports locally, regionally, or nationally. Exhibits broad organizational knowledge, communicates and provides training and education to individuals and groups, at multiple levels, both internal and external to the facility. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Ad-HocVirtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether 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.