About this role
Job SummaryThe incumbent serves as a scanning specialist as a primary position at the Marion location as part of the Health Information Management Service, Health Administration Service, Marion VAMC, Marion IL.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/14/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: General Experience: You must have one year of general experience in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of general experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Scan documents, use automated software, general clerical experience. (Your experience must be detailed in your resume) OR, Education: Education (Transcripts Required): Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have an Associates degree or two (2) years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours or classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR, Combination: Combination of Education and Experience (Transcript Required): Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and general experience, as described above, to meet total qualification requirements at the GS-4 grade level. NOTE: Your experience must be documented on your resume. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management Clerical Communication Computer Skills Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Self-Management Teamwork 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 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/.
Major DutiesIn this position, you will serve as File Clerk. Typical work assignments include: Technical work concerned with processing, indexing, and entering of selected paper medical documents into the electronic medical record. Assists in controlling all information arriving and leaving the scanned electronic and paper documents. Reviews medical records received from non-VA healthcare facilities against local policy to determine which documents are to be scanned, and when necessary, obtain guidance from providers. Enters an administrative note into the Computerized Patient Records System (CPRS) in order to scan and index the medical records received from our fee vendors. Assist in maintaining a quality control program and scanning index database. Protects data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Maintains excellent customer service by continuously promoting a positive image with emphasis on customer satisfaction by treating patient, co-workers and medical personnel with the utmost courtesy and respect. Responds to customer needs in a positive and efficient manner and fully protects the confidentiality of established guidelines and policy. Employs a cooperative attitude in interactions with co-workers and supervisors regularly and cooperatively assists co-workers when needs arise. Performs duties related to the receipt, intake, scanning, indexing, quality control, destruction and transferring of health and administrative information. Scans various health information documents into facility computer system assuring the documents are associated to the correct patient. Reviews documents for appropriate scanning criteria. Indexes all documents imported from other devices or sources. Utilizes a computer to perform a variety of record keeping, correspondence and tracking operations and performs timely filing, retrieval and clerical duties associated with the retention, maintenance, disposition, guardianship and control of health records in both terminal digit and alphabetic filing systems. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST Telework: Ad-hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: File Clerk/PD00912A and PD10439-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizedRequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period 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 probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.