Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician)
The Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) at Confidential Client is responsible for managing and analyzing health records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and support patient care. This role requires proficiency in medical terminology, health information technology, and effective communication to maintain accurate, timely, and legally acceptable health documentation. The position ranges from entry to full performance levels (GS-04 to GS-07) with increasing responsibilities in record analysis and problem-solving.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is a hands-on health information role supporting a confidential client. As a Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) you will ensure medical records are complete, accurate, and compliant with documentation standards to support clinical care, regulatory reporting, and research.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain, organize, and audit patient health records to ensure completeness and regulatory compliance
- Navigate electronic health records (EHR) to locate, review, and validate clinical documentation
- Identify and follow up on incomplete or missing documentation with clinical teams and other stakeholders
- Apply medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology knowledge to interpret clinical records
- Use office software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and health information systems to track delinquent or incomplete records
- Analyze documentation trends and generate basic reports to support quality improvement
- Apply judgment to correct record errors when appropriate and escalate issues that require clinical input
- Communicate professionally with internal and external customers to resolve record-related questions
What We're Looking For
We recruit across entry-to-full-performance levels (GS-04 to GS-07). Candidates may qualify via experience, education, or a combination.
Minimum qualifications (examples drawn from the hiring standard):
- US citizenship (required where applicable by client policy)
- One year of creditable experience that demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and health records management — at least six months of this experience should include the KSAs needed for MRT work OR
- An associate degree in health information technology/management (or related degree with at least 12 semester hours in HIT/HIM courses) OR
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience (training substitutions may apply)
Preferred KSAs and skills:
- Strong working knowledge of medical terminology, health record documentation guidelines, and industry standards
- Experience with electronic health records and office software (e.g., Excel)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and independent judgment
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English
Additional notes:
- This role may be posted at multiple grade levels; the actual grade of selection will depend on qualifications.
- Candidates must meet any physical or occupational health requirements set by the client.
Compensation & Benefits
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary range (provided by source): $36,409 - $65,599 per year
- Benefits: Confidential client offers competitive benefits, including health coverage, retirement/retirement-like plans where applicable, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Specific benefit details are provided during the hiring process.
How We Recruit (Careertakes)
Careertakes operates as a third-party recruiting platform. We screen for fit against the job requirements and provide qualified candidates to our confidential client. Our process follows federal, state, and local hiring laws. If you have accessibility needs during the hiring process, let us know and we will make reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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