Job Summary

This position is in the Health Information Management (HIM) Service in the Business Operations Program of Veteran's Health Care System of the Ozarks. The work requires basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. The work requires practical knowledge of legal requirements of the medical record and privacy law and regulations. Strong computer skills and the ability to use multiple health information software applications and basic office software applications.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/06/2026. You may qualify based on your experience or education as described below. General Experience: You must one (1) full year of general experience. Examples of general experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. This experience must be supported by your resume to be creditable. Education: Successfully completed 2 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation is the prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior collage, collage or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is normal prerequisite. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: I possess an equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education and specialized experience as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Experience must be clearly indicated in your resume. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Information Management Technology Application 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 is mostly sedentary; however until records have been automated, work may involve considerable walking, standing and bending in the search for health records. There is lifting and carrying of bulky records and boxes, usually not to exceed 50 pounds. Pushing carts is routine for retiring records. 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/.