What is the Medical Records Technician-Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-Outpatient and Inpatient role at Veterans Health Administration like?

I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Medical Records Technician-Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-Outpatient and Inpatient position at Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Medical Records Technician-Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, and it’s located in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Dr.Job

How much does this position pay?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $61,722 to $80,243.

Dr.Job

What does a Medical Records Technician do?

Ms.Smith

They classify medical data from patient health records in both hospital and physician-based settings, analyzing and abstracting health records to assign codes for diagnoses and procedures.

Dr.Job

How long is the application period for this position?

Ms.Smith

This is an open continuous announcement that will be open until May 4th, 2026, with the first cutoff date for referrals on December 4th, 2025.

Dr.Job

What are the basic requirements for applicants?

Ms.Smith

Applicants need to have U.S. citizenship, and they should have either one year of relevant experience or an associate’s degree in health information technology or a related field, along with some specific coursework in the field.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith

Job & Company Information

Job Title: Medical Records Technician-Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-Outpatient and Inpatient
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Salary: $61722-$80243
Industry: Government / Public Service / Military
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Posted on: 11/21/2025