Supervisory Medical Records Administrator Chief HIMS

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); A distancia; USD 106.000 - 138.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics, seeks a Supervisory Medical Records Administrator Chief HIMS to manage the health record program and medical information/data management, directing all health information activities at the facility.

Responsibilities include overseeing records analysis, coding, clinical documentation improvement, data validation, and quality improvement, with leadership on privacy and compliance. Telework is eligible.

Formación

• Responsible for management of the facility's health record program and medical information/data management.
• Leads all aspects of health information at the institution.

Responsabilidades

• Directs all personnel within records analysis, coding, clinical documentation improvement, medical record files, incomplete records/physician liaison, data validation, quality improvement processes, medical transcription, and records management.
• Evaluates the health records program, identifies problems, and develops recommendations for improvement and innovative solutions.
• Ensures health information is coded correctly and complies with VA and Joint Commission standards.
• Serves on a multidisciplinary revenue team to optimize reimbursement opportunities and provides technical guidance on health information issues.

Descripción del empleo

Supervisory Medical Records Administrator Chief HIMS

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as the Chief, Health Information Management Service (HIMS) at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics. The Chief, HIMS is responsible for the management of the facility's health record program and medical information/data management and will lead all aspects of health information at this institution.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility. Is fully responsible for directing the operation of all personnel working within the following program areas: records analysis, coding, clinical documentation improvement, medical record files, incomplete records/physician liaison, data validation, quality improvement processes, medical transcription, and records management.

Major duties include but not limited too: Evaluates health records program and independently determines the nature and extent of problem areas. Develops recommendations and solutions for program improvement as well as implements innovative solutions to correct technical and complex problems. Assures all health information that is coded and meets the requirements of the VA and/ or Joint Commission and is consistent with professional health records standards.

Serves on a multidisciplinary revenue team to ensure optimal processes to facilitate maximum reimbursement opportunities. Key advisor to the executive leadership and clinicians and is responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, patient privacy and confidentiality, etc. Completes internal quality assurance.

Responsible for assuring that all patients have a complete record of their medical care at the facility. Leading the automation of all health information systems at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:70198F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.