Job Description
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville as a Health Information Management Specialist and play a pivotal role in safeguarding veterans' health data. This federal position offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve those who served our nation. You'll work in a state-of-the-art healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving innovation in health information systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain electronic health records (EHR) systems in compliance with HIPAA and VA regulations
- Oversee health information coding and classification accuracy for clinical documentation
- Implement data integrity protocols for veteran health information security
- Lead quality improvement initiatives for health information workflows
- Train staff on health information management best practices and system updates
- Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to optimize health data analytics
- Ensure regulatory compliance during health information audits
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field
- RHIA or RHIT certification required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in health information management
- Proficiency with EHR systems (e.g., Cerner, Epic)
- Knowledge of federal healthcare regulations (HIPAA, VA standards)
- Experience with health data analytics and reporting tools
- Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills