Assistant Chief, Health Information Management

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Records Administrator (Assistant Chief, HIM) at Salisbury VA Health Care System to lead health information management operations.

The role includes supervising all HIM functions, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with clinical and research teams for health information access and compliance. Responsibilities include policy development, staff supervision, data reporting, and ensuring adherence to Joint Commission and CARF standards within

Responsibilities

• Supervise HIM functions and daily operation of the health information management department.
• Oversee medical record activities including coding, documentation integrity, file room, scanning and health information exchange.
• Prepare and update policies, standard operating procedures, and training guides.
• Advise physicians and staff on data availability, access, and uses while protecting confidentiality.
• Participate in committees and ensure compliance with VA handbooks, directives, and accreditation standards.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Records Administrator (Assistant Chief, HIM) at Salisbury VA Health Care System to lead health information management operations.

The role includes supervising all HIM functions, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with clinical and research teams for health information access and compliance. Responsibilities include policy development, staff supervision, data reporting, and ensuring adherence to Joint Commission and CARF standards within