What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Record Administrator Entry Level - Full-time position at U.S. Army?
**THIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTING/JOINING THE U.S. ARMY**
This is an entry-level position with no experience necessary. When you enlist into the Army as a Medical Records Administrator, you become a part of a team of Soldiers. As a Soldier you secure your future with a career in the Active Duty Army (full-time) and are able to take advantage of all the benefits that serving in the Army gives you. You gain leadership skills, college credit, and job-security by enlisting into the Army that is hard to find in the civilian sector. The patient administration specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing administrative duties in the patient administration division of an Army hospital or other medical facilities.
Job Duties:
- Compile data and prepare required statistical reports
- Initiate correspondence pertaining to medical records, medical board proceedings, line of duty investigations; and other records and reports pertaining to patient administration
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology as it applies to anatomy and physiology
- Maintain a medical record tracking system within the medical treatment facility
- Attend Basic and Advanced Training (paid)
Basic Qualifications:
- Age - 17 to 34 years old
- Education - Current Senior in High School(HS), HS Diploma, GED, GED equivalent, or higher education level completed
- Citizenship - U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
- Submit to background and medical screening
- Receive a passing score on the ASVAB
Benefits:
- Enlistment bonus up to $40,000, varies by job and individual qualifications
- Education benefits
- Tuition Assistance ($4,000 annually) / GI Bill (up to $108,000 for 36 months of attending college)
- Paid training (Basic and Advanced)
- 30 days of paid vacation earned every year
- Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
- Various lengths of contracts available from 2 years to 6 years normally
Required qualifications:
- 17 years or older
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Background check
- Drug screening
- Speaks English
- Reads English
- At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
Salary : $40,000 - $108,000
