Lead Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician)

The Lead Medical Records Technician (HIT) specializes in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, coordinating team processes, priorities, and goals. Serve as the subject matter expert for all pathology-related medical records and act as a liaison to other departments and works independently under the general guidance of the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor.

Functions include not limited to: Provide advice, counsel, or instruction to individual employee(s) or group(s) on both work and administrative matters. Evaluate employees, interview potential candidates for employment and make recommendations for selections and/or promotions for positions in the area of responsibility. Handle individual or group grievances, employee complaints, and/or those not resolved at a lower level. Promote and maintain high standards of behavior and conduct; maintain good employee relations. Schedule and conduct meetings with staff assessing work related problems, recommending and communicating ideas and strategies to fulfill the VA mission as set by hospital administration. Function as a liaison with HIMS and ROI. Coordinate daily tasks with Supervisor, assisting with managerial duties as needed. Identify training needs and provide training and guidance to staff members, to include policy and procedure changes, training for new employees, and training to ensure employee competency. Create, maintain, and revise/update all medical records' standard operating procedures. Initiate quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical records to ensure that all pathology component parts are present, accurate, complete, timely, and will meet the established requirements and standard of JCHO, CAP, and CLIA. Maintain supplies and equipment. Initiate work orders and service requests as needed. Design workflows to accomplish objectives and meet turnaround times, assigning and monitoring duties and work progress. Serve as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more difficult/complex tasks requiring special knowledge. Compile data and issues reports regarding transcription accuracy. Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55706F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.