Medical Records Technician
Department of Health and Human Services
Summary
Join the Indian Health Service and make a meaningful impact in Native communities. In this role, you will support vital healthcare operations that ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your work directly supports patient services and community well-being, we encourage you to apply. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Duties
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- Medical Records Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Scanning, indexing, and filing of non-electronic medical and administrative information/forms.
- Maintains daily log of documents scanned, filed, and indexed.
- Responds to customer requests for information in a positive and efficient manner.
- Performs qualitative reviews on work performed by self and other scanned documents.
Requirements
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
- Position subject to rotating shifts; days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- Background Investigation Requirement:.
- This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- Financial Suitability Requirement:.
- This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
- Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the.
- Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification.
- If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
Education
If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
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- Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements.
- Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements: Indian.
- Applicants: If claiming.
- Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the.
- Form BIA-4432, "Verification of.
- Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized.
- Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records.
- For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432.
- Refer to BIA-4432 link: Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
- Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy).
About this role
The Medical Records Technician position with the Department of Health and Human Services is based in Camp Verde, Arizona. Join the Indian Health Service and make a meaningful impact in Native communities. The role pays $40,736 to $59,031 per year.
Day to day, the work involves maintaining daily log of documents scanned, filed, and indexed. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
This role calls for United States citizenship, the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance, and a valid driver's license. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Medical Records Technician position with the Department of Health and Human Services in Camp Verde, Arizona, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $40,736 to $59,031 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. The security clearance requirement means a longer hiring timeline, so patience and an early application help. Based in Camp Verde, Arizona, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on September 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
