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Medical Records Administrator (Assistant Chief (ACHIM))
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Iowa City, IA $90K – $116K Apply by Sep 10, 2026 Medical Records Administration ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) Section of the Iowa City VA medical center. Medical Records Administrators (MRAS) in VHA perform or supervise work concerned with the management of a health record program or the provision of services related to medical record administration/health information services.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are limited to the following: The incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief of health Information Management (ACHIM) in a medical facility of high complexity (Level 1) with responsibility for the supervision of all HIM functions.
- →Is a full assistant to the Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM).
- →Provides expertise, guidance, direction and has responsibilities relative to providing supervision, administrative support, coordination, and technical assistance in the planning, development and maintenance of an effective, comprehensive, and integrated HIM Program at this Medical Center.
- →This position assists the CHIM in the planning, directing, policy making, organizing and controlling the activities of the HIM department and serves as acting CHIM in the absence of the CHIM.
- →The incumbent shares responsibility with the CHIM for collecting and processing data for various reports, surveys, and research projects; for preparing reports and making recommendations for review and consideration by the Chief and upper management concerning the immediate needs as well as the long term goals of the HIM department.
- →Responsible for assisting physicians and other health professionals in obtaining health record information to be used in research projects.
- →Consistently conducts audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, ensuring accurate and timely data is processed by all employees.
- →Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations.
- →Is a subject matter expert on GS-0675 Medical Records Technician and GS-0669 Medical Records Administrator qualification standards and how to appropriately interpret and apply them.
- →Work if of an analytical, evaluative and creative nature, and incumbent is responsible for keeping abreast of constant changes in the health information field.
- →Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00 but tour of duty can be negotiable Telework: Ad Hoc Emergency Telework MAY BE Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7ba96e41-1d56-4c3b-8a1f-3256752535ad
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