Job Description
Join our prestigious federal team as a Health Information Specialist in Sacramento, California. This remote full-time opportunity offers competitive federal benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance initiatives. You'll play a pivotal role in managing and protecting critical health data while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Ideal candidates thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about public service innovation.
Responsibilities
- Manage and secure electronic health records (EHR) systems in compliance with HIPAA and federal guidelines
- Coordinate cross-agency health data exchanges for pandemic response initiatives
- Develop data analytics reports to inform public health policy decisions
- Train federal staff on health information management best practices
- Conduct audits to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with IT teams on cybersecurity enhancements for health databases
- Support disaster recovery planning for health information systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience with federal health data systems (e.g., VistA, CHCS)
- Current RHIA or RHIT certification required
- Proficiency in FHIR and HL7 data exchange standards
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with federal grant reporting systems (e.g., Grants.gov)
- Demonstrated knowledge of 21st Century Cures Act requirements