Chief, Medical Records Administrator

This position serves as the Chief, Health Information Management Service (HIMS) of Business Office at the Erie VAMC. The Chief, HIMS is responsible for management of the facility's health record program and medical information/data. Participates actively in all clinical programs in the VAMC and assures the institution has a state-of-the-art health information program that exceeds all Joint Commission and VA requirements in addition to meeting the needs of executive management and clinical staff. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties: Maintenance/possession of an active credential from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is highly desirable. The incumbent must have significant expertise in computerization of records systems and the maintenance of such systems. He/she must possess the ability to plan, organize, direct and control all health record activities. The incumbent must also be able to lead and/or assist with medical research efforts that require health information expertise. Finally, the incumbent serves as the acting Privacy/FOIA Officer in the absence of the facility Privacy Officer. Duties included but not limited to: Records management: Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility. Management of patient files: Responsible for running the health record coding program and assuring that the facility fully accounts for workload in a timely, accurate manner. Revenue Support: Serves on a multidisciplinary revenue team to ensure optimal processes are in place in order to facilitate maximum reimbursement opportunities. Provides expertise on billing actions to improve collections. Clinical support role: The incumbent is a responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, patient privacy and confidentiality, etc. Joint Commission and QI: Health information is an integral part of The Joint Commission standards and excellent health information management is essential for Business Office to maintain its standing as a fully accredited institution. Patient care delivery support: Responsible for assuring that all patients have a complete record of their medical care at the facility. Automation: Incumbent is responsible for leading the automation of all health information systems at Erie VAMC. Education: As a resource for the institution, incumbent conducts training programs in health record science, medical terminology, health record documentation, and medico-legal matters. Management: Incumbent directly supervises all personnel working within the Health Information Program, including the Medical Record Coders, Medical Record Technicians, and File Clerks. Responsible for maintenance and evaluation of health records, and assuring legal requirements for care are met. Plays a central role in developing and coordinating internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities are in compliance with agency and accrediting and regulatory requirements. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Ad-Hoc Remote: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience. Three years of creditable experience in the field of medical records that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of health r

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