This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) Section of Health Administration Service at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. This assignment serves as the Assistant Chief of Health Information Management (ACHIM) in VA Medical Centers for all categories (1a, 1b, and 1c) within the complexity level 1 as designated in the VHA Facility Complexity Level Model.
This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) Section of Health Administration Service at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. This assignment serves as the Assistant Chief of Health Information Management (ACHIM) in VA Medical Centers for all categories (1a, 1b, and 1c) within the complexity level 1 as designated in the VHA Facility Complexity Level Model.
Major duties for this position includes but is not limited to: Assists the Chief HIM (CHIM) in establishing policies, responsibilities, and requirements for health information management (HIM) related matters, such as health record documentation, coding and clinical documentation improvement, records management, release of information, file room/scanning, transcription and medical speech recognition, as well as the overall management of health information and Veterans' health records.
Identify and set short-range and long-range goals, program objectives, and tasks to meet the mission and vision of the medical center. Assists with planning, developing, directing, and evaluating health information and other functions. Oversee implementation and adherence to HIM industry standards, policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and accrediting bodies.
They ensure the facility is in compliance with applicable standards by completing HIM audits, developing healthcare data reports, and statistical information, for timely and accurate reporting. Establishes, implements, and monitors HIM performance through metrics, productivity measures, benchmarking, and other applicable tools.
Shares responsibility with the CHIM for collecting and processing data for various reports, surveys, and research projects; for preparing reports and recommendations for review and consideration by the Chief, Health Administration Service and upper management concerning the immediate needs as well as the long range goals of the department; for recommending equipment and staffing needs; and for preparing and keeping current procedures and operation manuals.
Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 931100 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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Tiffani.Battle@va.gov · (512) 592-8461
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $98729 – $128350/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-17.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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