Job Description
Join the prestigious Department of Veterans Affairs as a Federal Health Information Specialist in Los Angeles. This critical role ensures HIPAA compliance and drives data integrity within our healthcare systems. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals supporting our nation's heroes while enjoying exceptional benefits and career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain electronic health records (EHR) systems with zero data loss
- Implement and audit HIPAA compliance protocols across VA facilities
- Train medical staff on information security best practices
- Coordinate with IT teams on system upgrades and data migrations
- Generate compliance reports for federal regulatory bodies
- Lead data quality improvement initiatives
- Respond to audit inquiries within 48-hour SLA
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field
- 3+ years of healthcare data management experience
- Certified Health Information Administrator (CHIA) credential required
- Expert knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH regulations
- Proficient in Epic EHR systems
- Experience with federal IT security frameworks (NIST)
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance