Duties
This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill one (1) full-time and permanent Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient) vacancy at the Louisville, KY Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), with Business Office Service.
The technician is assigned to the Health Information Management Section (HIMS), coding/analysis unit, VAMC Louisville, KY. Inpatient MRTs(Coder) select and assign codes from current versions of ICD CM, PCS, and/or CPT and HCPCS classification systems for inpatient facility and/or professional services. Inpatient duties consist of the performance of a comprehensive review of documentation within the health record to assign ICD codes for diagnosis, complications/major complications, comorbid/major comorbid conditions, surgery, and procedures for accurate assignment of diagnosis related groups (DRG),and/or assigning CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient professional services. They independently review and abstract clinical data from the record for documentation of diagnoses and procedures to ensure it is adequate and appropriate to support the assigned codes. They code all complicated and complex medical/specialty diseases processes, patient injuries, and all medical procedures in a wide range of inpatient settings and specialties. They directly consult with the clinical staff for clarification of conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous clinical data in the health record. They must abstract, assign, and sequence codes into encoder software to obtain correct DRG, support medical necessity, resolve encoder edits, and ensure codes accurately reflect services rendered. They review provider health record documentation to ensure that it supports diagnostic and procedural codes assigned and is consistent with required medical coding nomenclature. They query clinical staff with documentation requirements to support the coding process. They also enter and correct information that has been rejected, when necessary. They correct any identified data errors or inconsistencies. They ensure audit findings have been corrected and refiled. They use various computer applications to abstract records, assign codes, and record and transmit data. MRTs (Coder) may be assigned to a single facility or region, such as a consolidated coding unit.
DEFINITIONS .
a. Journey Level . The full performance level for the MRT (Coder) assignment is GS-8.
b. Creditable Experience . Experience is only creditable if it is directly related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, the candidate’s experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with current practice and must be paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT (Coder).
c. Quality of Experience . To be creditable, experience must be documented on the application or resume and verified in an employment reference or through other independent means.
d. Part-Time Experience . Part-time experience as a professional MRT is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time work week. For example, an MRT would receive one week of full-time credit for each two weeks of half-time work.
e. Apprentice/Associate Level Certification . This is considered an entry level coding certification and is limited to certification obtained through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). See Education section of this vacancy announcement for additional information.
f. Mastery Level Certification . This is considered a higher-level health information management or coding certification and is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA or AAPC. See Education section of this vacancy announcement for additional information.
g. Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification . This is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA or the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).
See Education section of this vacancy announcement for additional information.
Work Schedule : Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Remote: This is NOT a remote telework position.
Telework Available: Regular and Recurring Telework may be authorized. An approved telework schedule where eligible employees work at an alternative work site in the geographic area on a regular, recurring, and ongoing basis. Employees may work as few as one day per month or as many as five days per week. Employees will be required to report to the Louisville VA Medical Center.
Functional Statement # : 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details.
Qualifications
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 : Must be a U. S. citizen.
Physical Requirements . See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.
English Language Proficiency . MRTs (Coder) must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Certification* . MRT (Coder) GS-0675 must have either (1), (2), or (3) below: (See Education section for additional information)
(1) Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
(2) Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
(3) Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS.
Experience and Education . (See Education section for additional information)
(1) 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,
(2) Education . See education section of this announcement for specific educational requirements. An associate’s degree with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records); OR
(3) Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year. See education section for additional information.; OR,
(4) Experience/Education Combination . See education section for specific educational requirements.
*Certifications :
1. Apprentice/Associate Level Certification . This is considered an entry level coding certification and is limited to certification obtained through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must represent a comprehensive competency in coding across a wide range of services. Stand-alone specialty certifications do not meet the definition of apprentice/associate level certification and are not acceptable for qualifications. Certification titles may change and certifications that meet the definition of apprentice/associate level certification may be added/removed by the above certifying bodies. However, current apprentice/associate level certifications include:
Certified Coding Associate (CCA),
Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) and
Certified Outpatient Coding-Apprentice (COC-A).
2. Mastery Level Certification . This is considered a higher-level health information management or coding certification and is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA or AAPC. To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must represent a comprehensive competency in the occupation. Stand-alone specialty certifications do not meet the definition of mastery level certification and are not acceptable for qualifications. Certification titles may change and certifications that meet the definition of mastery level certification may be added/removed by the above certifying bodies. However, current mastery level certifications include:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS),
Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P),
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),
Certified Professional Coder (CPC),
Certified Outpatient Coder(COC),
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC).
3. Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification . This is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA or the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS). To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must certify mastery in clinical documentation. Certification titles may change, and certifications that meet the definition of clinical documentation improvement certification may be added/removed by the above certifying bodies. However, current Clinical Documentation Improvement Certifications include:
Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) and
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist(CCDS).
Preferred experience : Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P),Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder(COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC).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 : In addition to the basic requirements, the below qualification requirements must be met at the grade in which you are applying.
Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient), GS-8
(a) Experience . One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
i. Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for inpatient 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 process/pathophysiology of the patient.
ii. Ability to accurately perform the full scope of inpatient coding, including inpatient discharges, surgical cases, diagnostic studies and procedures, and inpatient professional services.
iii. 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.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the GS-08.
References: VA Handbook 5005/122, Part II, Appendix G57
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is the GS-08.
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. There is walking, bending and reaching required such as for filing or locating material, and carrying items such as reports, documents, and supplies. Entering data and word processing on a personal computer may result in physical problems from the effects of repetitive motion and eyestrain.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ . 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .
Clarification of basic education requirements from Qualifications section:
(2) Education . An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records);OR,
(3) 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 diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. The training program must have led to eligibility for coding certification/certification 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,
(4) Experience/Education Combination . Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. The following educational/training 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).
DEFINITIONS continue from the Duties section of this announcement.
e. Apprentice/Associate Level Certification . This is considered an entry level coding certification and is limited to certification obtained through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must represent a comprehensive competency in coding across a wide range of services. Stand-alone specialty certifications do not meet the definition of apprentice/associate level certification and are not acceptable for qualifications. Certification titles may change and certifications that meet the definition of apprentice/associate level certification may be added/removed by the above certifying bodies. However, current apprentice/associate level certifications include:
Certified Coding Associate (CCA),
Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) and
Certified Outpatient Coding-Apprentice (COC-A).
f. Mastery Level Certification . This is considered a higher-level health information management or coding certification and is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA or AAPC. To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must represent a comprehensive competency in the occupation. Stand-alone specialty certifications do not meet the definition of mastery level certification and are not acceptable for qualifications. Certification titles may change and certifications that meet the definition of mastery level certification may be added/removed by the above certifying bodies. However, current mastery level certifications include:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS),
Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P),
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),
Certified Professional Coder (CPC),
Certified Outpatient Coder(COC),
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC).
g. Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification . This is limited to certification obtained through AHIMA or the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS). To be acceptable for qualifications, the specific certification must certify mastery in clinical documentation. Certification titles may change, and certifications that meet the definition of clinical documentation improvement certification may be added/removed by the above certifying bodies. However, current Clinical Documentation Improvement Certifications include:
Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) and
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist(CCDS).
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or 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.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .
Benefits
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 window Learn more about federal benefits .
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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, résumé, C.V., and/or 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 candidate’s 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
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 window Learn 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
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.
Missing and/or incomplete required documents will result in not being referred.
Ensure all forms requiring a signature are signed and dated within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Selections from this announcement will be made without regard to Veterans preference in accordance with Office of the Chief Human Capital Office (OCHCO) Bulletin dated 10/26/2021 .
Resume. (REQUIRED by ALL) Must include your contact information phone and email. Your resume must have the following information for each position you have listed on your resume: position title , employer , city/state , duties , begin/end dates of employment including the month and year ( mm/yy – mm/yy ), and full-time or part-time status with the number of hours worked each week . IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE and/or KSAs. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
VA Form 10-2850c. (REQUIRED by ALL) – Application for Associated Health Occupations, pages 3 and 4 must be signed and dated* (Available at About VA Form 10-2850C | Veterans Affairs ).
Clear Copy of coding certification. (REQUIRED by ALL). The only documentation accepted to verity your certification must be a screen shot or scanned printout from one of the following Websites: https://www.aapc.com/certification/credential-verification.aspx OR https://my.ahima.org/certification/credentialverification.aspx OR https://acdis.org/directory-credential-holders .
Clear Copy of Transcripts for education verification . (REQUIRED by ALL) If you are applying on the basis of your education, you MUST submit a legible copy of your college transcript that includes the degree conferred date , in order to use education to qualify. An official transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record that includes:
A list of the courses you took.
The dates you attended the school.
The date your degree was awarded.
Any honors you received.
Your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Your major and degree.
Latest non-award SF-50 (REQUIRED by current Federal employees) dated no later than 01/02/2022. MUST include latest Non-award SF-50 – Notification of Personnel Action must be submitted showing current position, grade, series, etc.). ‘Award’ or ‘Incentive’ SF-50 DO NOT contain the required information and will not be considered valid required documentation to verify status .
DD-214 ONLY for training/education verification. If applying based on your military training/school, please provide the DD-214 showing this training.
In addition to the above required documents, the following documents are preferred, but are NOT required:
Narrative response to the KSAs for the grade/grades level you are applying for.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which may include:
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
Clear Copy of coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC. (Required)
Narrative response to the KSAs for the grade/grades level you are applying for (Preferred)
VA Form 10-2850c. (REQUIRED by ALL) – Application for Associated Health Occupations
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc.
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 and/or 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
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 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/26/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11606832 .
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 and/or 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.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
William Hopp
Phone
(615) 695-2215
Email
[email protected]
Address
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
800 Zorn Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
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 certificate(s) 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 U SAJobs 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request
Required Documents
Missing and/or incomplete required documents will result in not being referred.
Ensure all forms requiring a signature are signed and dated within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Selections from this announcement will be made without regard to Veterans preference in accordance with Office of the Chief Human Capital Office (OCHCO) Bulletin dated 10/26/2021 .
Resume. (REQUIRED by ALL) Must include your contact information phone and email. Your resume must have the following information for each position you have listed on your resume: position title , employer , city/state , duties , begin/end dates of employment including the month and year ( mm/yy – mm/yy ), and full-time or part-time status with the number of hours worked each week . IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE and/or KSAs. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
VA Form 10-2850c. (REQUIRED by ALL) – Application for Associated Health Occupations, pages 3 and 4 must be signed and dated* (Available at About VA Form 10-2850C | Veterans Affairs ).
Clear Copy of coding certification. (REQUIRED by ALL). The only documentation accepted to verity your certification must be a screen shot or scanned printout from one of the following Websites: https://www.aapc.com/certification/credential-verification.aspx OR https://my.ahima.org/certification/credentialverification.aspx OR https://acdis.org/directory-credential-holders .
Clear Copy of Transcripts for education verification . (REQUIRED by ALL) If you are applying on the basis of your education, you MUST submit a legible copy of your college transcript that includes the degree conferred date , in order to use education to qualify. An official transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record that includes:
A list of the courses you took.
The dates you attended the school.
The date your degree was awarded.
Any honors you received.
Your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Your major and degree.
Latest non-award SF-50 (REQUIRED by current Federal employees) dated no later than 01/02/2022. MUST include latest Non-award SF-50 – Notification of Personnel Action must be submitted showing current position, grade, series, etc.). ‘Award’ or ‘Incentive’ SF-50 DO NOT contain the required information and will not be considered valid required documentation to verify status .
DD-214 ONLY for training/education verification. If applying based on your military training/school, please provide the DD-214 showing this training.
In addition to the above required documents, the following documents are preferred, but are NOT required:
Narrative response to the KSAs for the grade/grades level you are applying for.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which may include:
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
Clear Copy of coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC. (Required)
Narrative response to the KSAs for the grade/grades level you are applying for (Preferred)
VA Form 10-2850c. (REQUIRED by ALL) – Application for Associated Health Occupations
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc.
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 and/or 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.
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