Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Coder)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a skilled Supervisory Medical Record Technician (Coder) at the GS-10 level. This critical role involves advanced medical coding, oversight of coding staff, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of health record documentation within a federal healthcare environment.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Lead and supervise a team of medical coders, including work assignment, performance evaluation, leave approval, and conflict resolution.
• Apply expert knowledge of current coding classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) for outpatient, inpatient, or combined specialties.
• Coordinate and deliver staff training and development programs to enhance coding proficiency.
• Utilize strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage employees and resolve team issues.
• Collect, analyze, and present coding data, identifying trends to improve operational efficiency.
• *Requirements:**
• **Citizenship:** U.S. Citizenship required.
• **Experience:** A minimum of one year of specialized creditable experience equivalent to the GS-9 level as a Medical Record Technician (Coder).
• **Certification:** Current Mastery Level Certification from AHIMA or AAPC, such as:

* Certified Coding Specialist (CCS/CCS-P) * Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) * Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) * Certified Professional Coder (CPC) * Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) * Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

• **Skills:** Demonstrated abilities in supervision, advanced medical coding, staff training, leadership, and data analysis.
• **Physical Demands:** Primarily sedentary work.