Chief Health Information Management Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Section Chief of Health Information Management (HIM) in the Health Administration Service Line (HAS) at the Indianapolis facility.

This senior role carries full program responsibility for HIM and ensures compliance with national policies and performance metrics. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and possess HIM certification (AHIMA/AAPC) or RHIT/RHIA/CHDA, with experience in medical records management and health information systems.

Qualifications

• Three years of creditable experience in medical records management and health information systems.
• Bachelor's degree or higher with 24 semester hours in health information management or health information technology, or an equivalent combination.
• AHIMA/AAPC coding or HIM certification (RHIT/RHIA/CHDA) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Directs the HIM program and manages all facets of HIM at the facility.
• Ensures compliance with national policies and performance metrics.
• Provides guidance to staff and oversees health information management processes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in HIM/related

Tools

AHIMA Certification tools

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Section Chief of Health Information Management (HIM) in the Health Administration Service Line (HAS) at the Indianapolis facility.

This senior role carries full program responsibility for HIM and ensures compliance with national policies and performance metrics. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and possess HIM certification (AHIMA/AAPC) or RHIT/RHIA/CHDA, with experience in medical records management and health information systems.