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Lead Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Lead Medical Records Technician job at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The person in this role is the expert on pathology medical records, works on their own under general guidance from a supervisor, and acts as a link to other departments. There is 1 vacancy, the work is on a set weekday day shift, and the announcement may be used to fill more vacancies.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be found under VA policy, or under a grandfathering rule for current VHA employees in this job.

What you would do

  • Give advice and training to staff on work and policy matters.
  • Evaluate employees and recommend hiring and promotion decisions.
  • Handle employee grievances and complaints not resolved at a lower level.
  • Create, maintain, and update medical records procedures.
  • Check medical records for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Design workflows and monitor daily work progress and deadlines.

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: You need one year of experience at the GS-7 level or equivalent, showing knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and health records. Six months of that year must have built the skills needed for medical records technician work.

With education: An associate's degree from an accredited college in health information technology or health information management works. So does a related degree with at least 12 semester hours in those subjects, such as medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, legal aspects of health care, and introduction to health records. Education can also be combined with experience.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV listing duties, grade level, month and year dates, and hours per week for each job
  • Cover letter
  • Transcript if you qualify through education
  • SF-50 if you are or were a federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your answers must be backed up by your resume, and missing or unclear information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show each job's duties, grade level, month and year dates, and hours per week, or you may lose consideration.
  • If you use education to qualify, include your transcript, and list courses such as medical terminology and anatomy.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job, but your resume must still clearly match your answers.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is ad-hoc, and the job is not virtual.

Incentives and relocation: None. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted since May 7, 2025
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must complete all required application documents
  • Mostly sitting at a computer; some walking, standing, and carrying files

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$55,882 – $72,644 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-8 · General Schedule
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Records Technician (0675)
Announcement
CBTC-13082671-27-TE

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