About the opportunity
This position is located at the Kansas City VA Medical Center within the Health Information Management Section (HIMS) of the Business Operations Service. The role supports the transition from maintaining paper health records to electronic health records through the use of Computerized Patient Records System (CPRS) templates and scanning procedures. Major duties include the receipt, intake, scanning, indexing, quality control, destruction, and transfer of health and administrative information. The incumbent ensures that scanned documents are associated with the correct patient, confirms record integrity, reviews image quality, and maintains strict confidentiality of all electronic and paper health records.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $37,003 to $48,107 per year
- Federal employee benefits including leave and retirement plans
- Potential eligibility for telework
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute
- Must possess one year of general clerical, office, or other progressively responsible experience, OR successfully completed at least two years of education above the high school level at an accredited institution, OR a combination of education and experience
- Current federal employees must meet 52-week time-in-grade requirements at the GS-3 level
- Must meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption
Required documents
- Resume (maximum two pages in length)
- Transcripts (if qualifying based on education)
- SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for current or former Federal employees to verify time-in-grade)
- Cover Letter
- DD-214 / Statement of Service (if claiming Veterans' Preference)
- SF-15 (if applicable for 10-point veteran preference)
- Disability Letter (Schedule A or VA, if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications open on September 2, 2026
- Application deadline is September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Read the entire announcement and all instructions carefully
- Create or log into your USAJOBS account
- Prepare a resume of no more than two pages aligned with the position requirements
- Complete the initial online application questionnaire
- Upload all required supporting documents such as transcripts and SF-50 forms
- Submit the complete application package by the closing date of September 14, 2026
- Complete the required online USA Hire Assessments via the unique access link provided upon submission
Additional information
- Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period
- Subject to background and security investigations
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- U.S. citizens with at least one year of clerical experience or two years of post-secondary education.
- Individuals interested in the transition from paper to electronic health records.
- Candidates who are comfortable with high-volume scanning, indexing, and quality control tasks.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role involves a strict probationary period of one to two years.
- Employment is contingent on participating in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Applicants must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to enter the federal workforce and gain experience in health information management. It provides a practical path for those with a high school diploma and some college or clerical experience to build a foundational administrative skill set in a medical environment.
Our take
Highly recommended for entry-level administrative professionals or those with some college education seeking a stable federal career start in Kansas City.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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