About the opportunity
This position is located in Health Information Services, of the Indian Health Service (WOSU) in Salem, Oregon. The purpose of the position is to manage the medical records administration program at the service unit to meet statutory and regulatory requirements. This position also provides supervision and guidance to positions in the Patient Care Component and Medical Records Teams. Major duties include ensuring accurate ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, and DRG assignment across all clinical services, advising leadership and staff on coding requirements, directly supervising coding staff, and using data systems and audit tools to evaluate coding accuracy and revenue cycle performance.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $66,505 to $86,461 per year
- Federal employees earn annual leave based on years of service
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized
- Potential eligibility for student loan repayment programs through IHS, NHSC, or HRSA
Who can apply?
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must meet specialized experience or education requirements for GS-0669-9
- Registered Health Information Technician or Administrator (RHIT or RHIA) and Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required within one year of employment
Required documents
- Resume (limited to the first two pages for specialized experience review)
- Form BIA-4432 (Verification of Indian Preference, if claiming Indian preference)
- DD-214 Form (Member 4 copy) and SF-15 Application, if claiming Veterans' Preference
- SF-50 for current or former Federal employees
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) demonstrating required coursework or degrees
- Documentation of licensure and certifications
When to apply
- Date posted: 2026-08-25
- Application close date: 2026-09-09 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
How to apply
- Click the Apply Online button on the USAJOBS vacancy announcement
- Sign in or create a Login.gov account on USAJOBS
- Select or create a resume and upload necessary supporting documents
- Complete all eligibility questions and review the required documents section
- Submit the application and ensure a confirmation message is received
Additional information
- Selectee may be subject to a probationary or trial period
- Position requires successful completion of a federal background investigation
- A REAL ID-compliant state ID or driver's license is required prior to appointment
- Applicants may be asked to respond to short essay questions regarding founding principles, government efficiency, and work ethic
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…
- Certified professionals holding RHIT or RHIA credentials
- Experienced medical records administrators with a background in coding supervision
- Individuals skilled in ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, and DRG assignment
What should you think carefully about?
- Certification as a CCS or CPC is required within one year of employment
- The role involves a federal background investigation and potential probationary period
- Relocation incentives are not guaranteed and should be verified if moving to Salem
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for a mid-career health information specialist aiming to move into a supervisory role. It provides a clear path to managing revenue cycle performance and coding accuracy, with potential access to student loan repayment programs.
Our take
Highly suitable for credentialed health information professionals ready for leadership; applicants without current coding certifications must be prepared to obtain them quickly.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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