File Clerk; OA

The position is located within the Health Information Management Section (HIMS) at the El Paso VA Health Care System. The primary duties of this position are to maintain accessible records and provide efficient service for direct and indirect patient care by managing the receipt and scanning of health documents in a timely and accurate manner. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/17/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  You must have one year of general experience. Examples of general experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledgeable of multiple systems and current computer technology regarding imaging and scanning applications, knowledge of medical record file systems, procedures, record retention, and procedures relating to the transfer and other disposition of hard copy records, basic knowledge of regulations governing the release of information, knowledge of the flow of health information and the retrieval of health information both within its section and throughout outpatient facilities, and knowledge of the functions performed within the units services to determine the subject matter of diverse types of records information, correspondence, and forms for filing and scanning purposes.
  
  OR
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 2 years above high school. Transcripts Required.
  OR
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of general experience and education beyond high school. Transcripts Required.

• Clerical
• Attention to Detail
• Information Management
• Computer Skills
• Communications

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note
: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary; however until records have been automated, work may involve considerable walking, standing and bending in the search for health records. There is lifting and carrying of bulky records and boxes, usually not to exceed 50 pounds. Pushing carts is routine for retiring records.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..