File Clerk

Quick Facts

• Role: File Clerk (Health Information Management)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

Description

Serve as a File Clerk supporting Health Information Management by handling daily patient medical record workflows, including receiving, indexing, scanning, and filing documents into the computerized patient records system (CPRS). You will also retrieve and deliver records, transfer records between facilities, and help prepare records for retention and disposition while maintaining confidentiality and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive, index, scan, and assign appropriate nomenclature for health and administrative information for incorporation into the correct patient record (CPRS)
• File paper health and administrative documents per approved procedures; maintain and manage paper medical record systems
• Retrieve and deliver records/documents to authorized users
• Request, transfer, and prepare records for retention and disposition under established procedures
• Perform clerical duties including computerized records tracking for administrative and medical records
• Use personal computer applications and VISTA/CPRS systems; troubleshoot minor issues

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Complete required application steps, including an online assessment
• Selective Service registration (for eligible males born after 12/31/1959)
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable I-9 identification
• Meet VA seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
• Complete the required probationary/trial period
• Qualifications: 1 year of specialized experience (GS-3 equivalency), or 2 years above high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

A federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position and schedule.