Health Information Management Assistant Chief (Medical Records Administrator)

Quick Facts

• Assistant Chief of Health Information Management (Medical Records Administrator) providing technical and administrative leadership for a high-complexity facility HIM department.
• Supervises daily HIM operations and ensures accurate, timely processing and compliance with VA/VHA and accreditation standards.

Description

Serve as Assistant Chief of Health Information Management (ACHIM), with full technical and administrative responsibility for the daily operation of the HIM department. Oversee health record activities across medical coding, clinical documentation integrity, transcription/speech recognition, release of information, file room operations, scanning and indexing, and health information exchange. Support reporting, policy/SOP development, audits, and research/review activities while advising physicians, researchers, and staff on available data and data collection methods with confidentiality protections.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all HIM functions for a Level 1 high-complexity medical facility
• Lead daily HIM operations covering coding, documentation integrity, analysis, transcription/speech recognition, release of information, file room, scanning/indexing, and health information exchange
• Collect/process data for reports, surveys, and research; prepare recommendations and long-term HIM goals
• Recommend staffing/equipment needs and develop/update policies, SOPs, and training guides
• Assist physicians and health professionals with research by advising on available data, data acquisition methods, and uses while protecting confidentiality
• Conduct audits, monitor quality/quantity/accuracy/timeliness of work, provide feedback, and implement performance improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with VA/VHA regulations, Medical Center Memoranda, and accreditation requirements (The Joint Commission, CARF, OIG)
• Participate in facility/VISN/national committees; prepare/present data and ensure review activities meet required standards
• Advise committees, management, and staff on health record documentation, health information services, and EHR practices

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package, with eligibility depending on the position type and schedule.