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Medical Records Technician (Coder)
Indian Health Service · Posted 43 days ago
On-site Kyle, SD $56K – $73K Apply by Sep 2, 2026 Medical Records Technician ESFJESTJISFJISTJ Trades
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Selections for available positions located at Pine Ridge, SD and Kyle, SD. The incumbent will perform technical medical records coding assignments designed for accurate claims submission. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Incentive maybe authorized up to 25% of base pay. Recruitment Incentive - New appointees Relocation incentive - Current federal employees
What You'll Do
- →Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Medical Records Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Perform accurate inpatient and specialty medical coding procedures.
- →Review clinical documentation for quality, analyze records for compliant billing.
- →Identify documentation deficiencies and initiate clarification request.
- →Assist providers in identifying missing diagnoses, specificity to clinical linkages and supporting indicators. *This position is being announced concurrently under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP) procedures.
- →Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-26-GP-13021088-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements.
- →NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
- →Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.
- →This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority.
- →Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.
- →Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers.
- ✓Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- ✓Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
- ✓Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Personality Fit
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