Medical Records Administrator (Assistant Chief Health Information Management)

<p>This position is in the Health Information Management (HIM) section under Health Administration Services at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. Medical Records Administrators (MRAs) manage, preserve, analyze, and supervise the use of diagnostic and therapeutic health records/health information management. They develop policies and procedures and provide advice on the use of health records and health information management.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>This assignment is considered above the full performance level. This assignment serves as the Assistance Program Manager (APMHIM) of Health Information Management. Major duties include but are not limited to: Assists the Program Manager of HIM (PMHIM) in establishing policies, responsibilities, and requirements for health information management (HIM) related matters, such as health record documentation, coding and clinical documentation improvement, records management, release of information, file room/scanning, transcription and medical speech recognition, as well as the overall management of health information and Veterans health records. Assists the PMHIM in identifying and setting short-range and long-range goals, program objectives, and tasks to meet the mission and vision of the medical center. Ensures the facility follows applicable standards by completing HIM audits, healthcare data reports, and statistical information, for timely and accurate reporting. Serves as the Assistant Chief of Health Information Management of Health Information Management (APMHIM) in a medical facility of complexity level 2 or 3, with responsibility for the supervision of all HIM functions. Provides effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations. Interviews prospective employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of assignments, awards or disciplinary action. Provides administrative support to other HIM Supervisors/Leads by aiding in the selection, training and evaluation of section employees. Assists the PMHIM with the development, evaluation and updating of office procedures, manuals, policies and directives. Establishes criteria and provides education when dealing directly with physicians, nurses and other clinical providers requesting them to complete or adjust pertinent parts of the health records, which are found to be inconsistent or incomplete upon analysis. Performs other necessary duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm CST. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60439F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>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/.