File Clerk

File ClerkHelpReceiving, indexing, scanning, and assignment of appropriate nomenclature to health and administrative information, as assigned, for incorporation into the correct patient's recordPerforms filing of health and administrative documents in accordance with approved procedureMaintains a system of medical recordsRetrieves and delivers records or documents from such system upon request from persons having right of accessIncumbent also requests from and transfers records to other Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical facilitiesIdentifies and prepares records for retention and dispositionFully protects the confidentiality of patient information, access to computer files and release of access codes, according to established guidelines and policiesPerforms clerical dutiesKnowledge with which to periodically identify, organize, and ship inactive records to federal archives or the appropriate VHA medical centerRead, write, communicate, and follow instructionsEnsure documents are scanned to the correct patient's computerized patient recordWork Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Subject to change by supervisor to meet facility needsVirtual: This is not a virtual positionPosition Description/PD#: File Clerk/ PD03378ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not ApprovedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedNOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.

Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties.

VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students.

HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.