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Medical Records Technician

Indian Health Service

Department of Health and Human Services

Fresh

Salary

$45,409 - $59,031

per year

Closes

May 22, 2026More HHS jobs →

GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing medical records in a healthcare facility, including reviewing patient files for accuracy, coding diagnoses and procedures, and handling both paper and electronic documents to ensure everything is properly organized and compliant.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in medical administration who pays close attention to detail and enjoys working in a structured environment like a hospital or clinic.

The role supports patient care by keeping records up-to-date and ready for use.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level in medical records handling, coding, or auditing
  • Knowledge of medical coding terminology for diagnoses and procedures
  • Ability to abstract data from medical records and perform chart analysis
  • Experience following established medical record procedures and performing audits
  • Proficiency in managing hybrid (paper and electronic) record systems
  • Skills in evaluating documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance
  • Familiarity with agency compliance plans, including coding reviews and reimbursement processes

Full Job Description

Position is located in the Medical Records department of a medical center, hospital or health care center within various Indian Health Service Unit for both Ambulatory and Inpatient Services.

USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; religious; spiritual; community; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Knowledge of coding terminology, coding diagnostic and procedural information, abstracting data from a medical record, performing chart analysis and following well-established record procedures.

Perform audits in accordance with the Agency Compliance Plan including provider documentation, coding review, and reimbursement denials.

GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05 grade level. Education is generally not applicable.

Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.

Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Major Duties:

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Medical Records Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Perform a variety of medical records technician duties which include the complete and accurate process and maintenance of hybrid (paper/electronic) environment of analyzing, filing, compiling, scanning, releasing information, retrieving and dispatching charts/documents, file managing, archiving Third Party, and entering data of treatment provided to patients within a complex health care facility.

Perform comprehensive review of the record Evaluate the record for documentation, consistency, accuracy and correlation of recorded data.

Analyze provider documentation to assure the appropriate codes Evaluation and Management. levels are assigned using the correct codes and applicable modifiers.

Assure diagnostic and procedural terminology used is consistent with medical nomenclature. Perform routine audits in accordance with Agency compliance plan.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IHS-26-HQ-12890099-ESEP/MP