Lead File Clerk

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

* Videos Videos * Duties Help Duties Summary The Lead File Clerk serve as the Lead Scanning specialist for the Health Information Management File Room/Scanning Unit at the VA Medical Center New Orleans, LA. The incumbent will index each scanned document into a SQL database which will be accessed via CPRS GUI tools, associate each scanned document with the correct patient's CPRS record appropriate TIU document, assign the appropriate document-named nomenclature, alert all providers and clinical staff. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities include: * Serves as Acting Supervisor, Health Information Management File Room/Scanning Unit, during periods of absence.* Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees referring others to the supervisor.* Reports to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees.* Promptly informs Supervisor of any unusual complex or problem situations confronting the daily unit operations that cannot otherwise be resolved.* Sorts loose medical record documents received daily; scans and indexes materials accordingly, on a timely basis and within established guidelines; and makes the proper disposition of documents.* Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assure that each employee has enough work to keep busy.* Keep in touch with the status and progress of work and make day- to- day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, obtaining assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise, such as backlogs which cannot be disposed of promptly.* Estimate and report on expected time of completion of work and maintain records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepare production reports as requested.* Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and make available written instructions, reference materials and supplies.* Give on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead File Clerk/PD05700A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None * Job family (Series) 0305 Mail And File * Requirements Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job* Designated and/or random drug testing may be required* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959* 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 Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/14/2021. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: * Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge and skill in operating a personal computer or computer terminal using a standard typewriter style keyboard with additional function keys to produce work accurately and efficiently. Knowledge of manual and computerized information systems in order to audit, review and analyze data. Knowledge of content and format of medical and administrative records to assure the documents are indexed to the correct document title and system of records.Ability to communicate orally and in writing with individuals from varied backgrounds.OR,* Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years of education above high school.OR,* Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond .. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: * Conscientiousness* Flexibility* Integrity/Honesty* Planning and Evaluating 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work involves considerable walking, standing and bending in searching from various files. There is occasional lifting and carrying of such items as record boxes and bulky files. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education 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.

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