VA
$50,714 – $65,930
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This Medical Records Technician role at a VA health system involves reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining patient health records in both paper and electronic formats to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. The position suits someone with knowledge of medical terminology and health information management who can work independently to resolve documentation issues and coordinate with clinical staff.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of creditable experience with medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and health records knowledge, OR an associate's degree in health information technology/management
- U.S. citizenship
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Knowledge of medical record documentation guidelines and industry standards
- Ability to apply medical terminology and human anatomy knowledge to understand health record content
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field with minimum 24 semester hours in HIT/HIM coursework