Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Records Specialist to support our New Orleans healthcare facility. This hybrid role (20 hours/week) offers competitive federal benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact veteran care.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain confidential veteran medical records in compliance with HIPAA and federal regulations
- Process and scan documents into electronic health record systems
- Respond to record requests from authorized personnel within SLA timeframes
- Perform quality assurance checks on data entry accuracy
- Assist with audits by preparing documentation and reports
- Train staff on records management protocols
- Coordinate with IT teams on system upgrades
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years records management experience in healthcare/federal setting
- Proficiency in EHR systems (e.g., VistA, Epic)
- Familiarity with HIPAA and federal record-keeping laws
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- U.S. citizenship required