Job Description
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis as a Health Information Management Specialist and play a critical role in safeguarding veterans' sensitive healthcare data. This full-time federal position offers competitive benefits, career stability, and the opportunity to serve those who served our nation. You'll work in a dynamic environment implementing cutting-edge health information systems while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain electronic health record systems (EHR) for veteran patient data
- Ensure HIPAA compliance and data security protocols across all digital records
- Coordinate health information exchange between VA facilities and external providers
- Analyze data integrity issues and implement corrective actions
- Train clinical staff on health information systems best practices
- Conduct audits to verify compliance with federal healthcare regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field
- RHIA or RHIT certification required
- Minimum 3 years of health information management experience
- Proficiency with EHR systems (e.g., VistA, Epic)
- Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare privacy regulations
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance