Medical Records Technician (Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist CDIS-Outpatient)

Company: usagov
Location: El Paso
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Summary

Position is located in the HIM section of the El Paso VA HCS. MRTs (CDIS) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting &/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multispecialty clinics & specialty centers. Analyze & abstract patients' health records & assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis/procedure. Must possess expertise in ICD, CPT & HCPCS. May also provide education related to coding/documentation.

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• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.
  
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  Open to current permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other current, permanent Federal employees.All others please apply to CAZM-11919665-23-ECM.
  
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      Duties
      
      Duties include, but are not limited to:
      
      • Responsible for reviewing the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
      • Applying comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure toensure proper code selection.
      • Reviewing clinical documentation and providing education to clinical staff on both inpatient and outpatient episodes of care including admissions and discharges, observation, emergency department/urgent care, and clinic visits.
      • Preparing and conducting provider education on documentation processes in the health record to include the impact of documentation on coding, workload, quality measures, reimbursement, and funding.
      • Providing education to providers on the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record, appropriate code selection of Evaluation and Management (E/M), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and ensuring documentation supports the codes selected to the highest degree of specificity.
      • Adhering to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or evaluation and management (E/M) code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding.
      • Reviewing VERA input on missed opportunities in provider documentation identified by the VERA coordinator and coordinate provider documentation education with the VERA coordinator.
      • Ensuring documentation supports codes based on guidelines specific to certain diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and resource needs.
      • Monitoring ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC.
      • Timely compliance with coding changes is crucial to the accuracy of the facility database as well as all cost recovery programs.
      • Assisting facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided; providing technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature and proper sequencing.
      • Ensuring provider documentation is complete and supporting the diagnoses and procedures coded.
      • Directly consulting with the professional staff for clarification of conflicting or ambiguous clinical data.
      • Reporting incorrect documentation or codes in the electronic patient health record.
      • Using a variety of computer applications in day-to-day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access; competent in use of the health record applications (VistA and CPRS) as well as the encoder product suite.
      • Developing and conducting seminars, workshops, short courses, informational briefings and conferences concerned with health record documentation, educational and functional training requirements to ensure program objectives are met for clinical and Health Information Management (HIM) staff.
      • Analyzing situations or processes and recommending improvements or changes in documentation as deemed necessary.
      • Assisting in writing coding protocol/policies which will reflect the required changes to enhance revenue through improved documentation.
        Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:45pm, Monday-Friday
        
        Telework: Not Available
        
        Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
        
        Functional Statement #: 00000
        
        Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
        
        Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
        
        Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
        
        Requirements
        
        Conditions of Employment
        
        
        • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
        • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
        • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
        • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
        • Subject to background/security investigation.
        • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
        • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
        • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
          
          Qualifications
          
          Basic Requirements:
          
          • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
          • Experience and Education:
            
            • Experience. One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of a health records. OR,
            • Education. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records) OR,
            • Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. The training program must have led to eligibility for coding certification/certification examination, and the sponsoring academic institution must have been accredited by a national U.S. Department of Education accreditor, or comparable international accrediting authority at the time the program was completed; OR,
            • Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and creditable experience:
              
              • Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, general understanding of medical coding and the health record, and one year above high school, with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses.
              • Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service, under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and health record techniques and procedures. Also, requires six additional months of creditable experience that is paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT (Coder).
              • Certification: Persons hired or reassigned to MRT (Coder) positions in the GS-0675 series in VHA must have either (1 ), (2), or (3) below:(1) Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or MPC.(2) Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or MPC.(3) Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS. NOTE: Mastery level certification is required for all positions above the journey level; however, for clinical documentation improvement specialist assignments, a clinical documentation improvement certification may be substituted for a mastery level certification.
              • Loss of Credential. Following initial certification, credentials must be maintained through rigorous continuing education, ensuring the highest level of competency for employers and consumers. An employee in this occupation who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment. At the discretion of the appointing official, an employee may be reassigned to another occupation for which he/she qualifies, if a placement opportunity exists.
              • Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a MRT (Coder) on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
                
                • Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the journey level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but will not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
                • Such employees in an occupation that requires a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to the higher-grade levels.
                • MRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis, prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended, or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
                • MRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education that meets all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
                • Employees who are retained as a MRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a MRT.
                • Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.
                • English Language Proficiency. MRTs (Coder) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. - 7403(f).
                  Grade Determinations:Medical Records Technician (Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS-Outpatient)), GS-9Experience.
                  
                  
                  • One year of creditable experience equivalent to the journey grade level of a MRT (Coder-Outpatient); OR,
                  • An associate's degree or higher and three years of experience in clinical documentation improvement (candidates must also have successfully completed coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records); OR,
                  • Mastery level certification through AHIMA or AAPC and two years of experience in clinical documentation improvement; OR,
                  • Clinical experience, such as Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Doctor (M.D.), or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), and one year of experience in clinical documentation improvement.
                    Certification. Employees at this level must have either a mastery level certification or a Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification.
                    
                    Qualification information is continued below under Additional Information.
                    
                    Education
                    
                    IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
                    
                    Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
                    
                    NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
                    
                    Additional information
                    
                    Qualification Information Continued:
                    
                    Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
                    
                  • Knowledge of coding and documentation concepts, guidelines, and clinical terminology.
                  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in order to interpret and analyze all information in a patient's health record, including laboratory and other test results, to identify opportunities for more precise and/or complete documentation in the health record.
                  • Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in various formats, which may include presenting reports to various organizational levels.
                  • Ability to establish and maintain strong verbal and written communication with providers.
                  • Knowledge of regulations that define healthcare documentation requirements, including The Joint Commission, CMS, and VA guidelines.
                  • Extensive knowledge of coding rules and regulations to include current clinical classification systems (such as ICD, CPT, and HCPCS).
                  • Knowledge of CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) criteria to ensure the correct selection of E/M codes that match patient type, setting of service, and level of E/M service provided.
                  • Knowledge of training methods and teaching skills sufficient to conduct continuing education for staff development. The training sessions may be technical in nature or may focus on teaching techniques for the improvement of clinical documentation issues.
                    Preferred Experience:
                    
                    
                    • An Associate Degree or higher in a healthcare related field and three (3) years of experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement.
                    • Mastery level certification through AHIMA or AAPC and two (2) years of experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement.
                    • Clinical experience, such as RN, MD, or DO, and one year of experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement.
                    • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to interpret and analyze all information in a patient's health record, including laboratory and other test result.
                    • Knowledge inpatient acute care and/or outpatient surgical and ancillary medical coding and introduction to health records.
                    • Knowledge and use of Clinical Documentation Integrity Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platforms.
                    • Ability to establish and maintain strong verbal and written communication with providers.
                      References: VA Handbook 5005/122 Part II Appendix G57 Medical Records Technician (Coder) Qualification Standard GS-0675 Veterans Health Administration December 10, 2019.
                      
                      The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09.
                      
                      This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
                      
                      This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
                      
                      VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
                      
                      If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
                      
                      
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                        You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
                        
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                        • Benefits
                          
                          A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
                          
                          Review our benefits
                          
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                        • Required Documents
                          
                          As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
                          
                          To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
                          
                          
                          • VA Application 10-2850C (Current within 90 days)
                          • Resume
                          • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
                            
                            VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850C - Veterans Affairs.
                            
                            (REQUIRED)
                            
                            The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklistto ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
                            
                            
                            • Cover Letter
                            • DD-214/ Statement of Service
                            • Diploma/ GED
                            • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
                            • Disability Letter (VA)
                            • License
                            • OF-306
                            • Other Application Documentation
                            • VA Application 10-2850C (Current within 90 days)
                            • Other (3)
                            • Other (4)
                            • Other (5)
                            • PCS Orders
                            • Performance Appraisal
                            • Professional Certification
                            • Proof of Enrollment
                            • Proof of Marriage Status
                            • Resume
                            • Separation Notice (RIF)
                            • SF-15
                            • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
                            • Transcript
                              
                              Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
                              
                              If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
                              
                              Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
                              
                              Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
                            • How to Apply
                              
                              All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/19/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11919664.
                              
                            • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
                            • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
                              
                              NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
                              
                              To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
                              
                              Agency contact information
                              
                              VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
                              
                              Email
                              
                              VISN17SSUUSAS@va.gov
                              
                              Address
                              
                              El Paso VA Clinic 5001 North Piedras Street El Paso, TX 79930 US
                              
                              Next steps
                              
                              Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
                              
                              You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
                              
                              NOTE: 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.
                            • Fair and Transparent
                              
                              The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
                              
                              
                              • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
                              • Reasonable accommodation policy
                              • Financial suitability
                              • Selective Service
                              • New employee probationary period
                              • Signature and false statements
                              • Privacy Act
                              • Social security number request
                                
                                Required Documents
                                
                                To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
                                
                                
                                • VA Application 10-2850C (Current within 90 days)
                                • Resume
                                • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
                                  
                                  VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850C - Veterans Affairs.
                                  
                                  (REQUIRED)
                                  
                                  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklistto ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
                                  
                                  
                                  • Cover Letter
                                  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
                                  • Diploma/ GED
                                  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
                                  • Disability Letter (VA)
                                  • License
                                  • OF-306
                                  • Other Application Documentation
                                  • VA Application 10-2850C (Current within 90 days)
                                  • Other (3)
                                  • Other (4)
                                  • Other (5)
                                  • PCS Orders
                                  • Performance Appraisal
                                  • Professional Certification
                                  • Proof of Enrollment
                                  • Proof of Marriage Status
                                  • Resume
                                  • Separation Notice (RIF)
                                  • SF-15
                                  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
                                  • Transcript
                                    
                                    Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
                                    
                                    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
                                    
                                    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
                                    
                                    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
                                    
                                    How to Apply
                                    
                                    All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/19/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11919664.
                                    
                                  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
                                  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
                                    
                                    NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
                                    
                                    To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
                                    
                                    Agency contact information
                                    
                                    VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
                                    
                                    Email
                                    
                                    VISN17SSUUSAS@va.gov
                                    
                                    Address
                                    
                                    El Paso VA Clinic 5001 North Piedras Street El Paso, TX 79930 US
                                    
                                    Next steps
                                    
                                    Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
                                    
                                    You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
                                    
                                    NOTE: 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.
                                    
                                    Fair & Transparent
                                    
                                    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
                                    
                                    
                                    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
                                    • Reasonable accommodation policy
                                    • Financial suitability
                                    • Selective Service
                                    • New employee probationary period
                                    • Signature and false statements
                                    • Privacy Act
                                    • Social security number request

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