About the opportunity
The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) at Jesup, Georgia. Corrections professionals in this role foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Duties include analyzing medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with JCAHO, Bureau of Prisons, and medical staff requirements; processing requests for medical information; coding complicated diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM; establishing medical records for new admissions; and performing a full range of administrative duties. Staff correctional responsibilities precede all others and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $52,977 to $72,328 per year (GS-06 to GS-07 pay grades)
- Federal government employment benefits and medical/retirement coverage
Who can apply?
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Must meet specialized experience or education requirements (GL-06 or GL-07 levels)
- GL-06: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, involving technical and administrative support through reviewing, analyzing, coding, compiling, and extracting records data
- GL-07: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, versed in medical terminology, medical records, documentation requests, examining records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare (JCAHO)
- Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-5, but graduate education may be credited if directly related; transcripts must be provided if education is used as a qualification or substitution
Required documents
- Resume (limited to 2 pages, including name, contact information, relevant experience, start/end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week)
- College transcript (if qualifying based on education, including School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded)
- SF-50 (unredacted copy of latest SF-50 if a current or former federal government employee)
- DD-214 (demonstrating honorable or general discharge, if claiming veterans' preference)
- SF-15 and associated documentation (if claiming 10-point veteran preference as a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or eligible spouse/parent)
- Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility, if applicable
When to apply
- Opening Date: August 31, 2026
- Closing Date: September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Read the entire announcement and all instructions carefully
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
- Answer the questions presented in the application questionnaire
- Attach all required supporting documentation and transcripts
- Submit the application prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on September 8, 2026
- Complete any required USA Hire Assessments within the deadline provided via email and confirmation screen
Additional information
- Maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307 (unless exempt via prior federal law enforcement coverage or qualified preference eligible veteran status)
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check
- Successful completion of the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia is required
- All applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence
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 who meet the specialized experience or education requirements at the GL-06 or GL-07 levels.
- Individuals experienced in medical records, coding diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM, and reviewing documentation for JCAHO compliance.
- Candidates looking for a full-time, on-site correctional administrative position located in Jesup, Georgia.
What should you think carefully about?
- A maximum entry age of 36 applies for original appointments, barring specific exemptions or veteran status.
- Correctional responsibilities precede all other duties, and applicants must attend a mandatory three-week training course in Glynco, Georgia.
- Applicants must undergo extensive pre-employment screenings, including a physical, urinalysis, credit check, and background investigation.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role suits individuals seeking to apply their health information management skills within a correctional environment, supporting public safety and facility standards while gaining federal employment stability.
Our take
Qualified candidates with health information expertise who are comfortable working inside a correctional facility should consider applying, whereas applicants over the age limit or seeking remote work should look elsewhere.
Ready to apply?
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