Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
The incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief of Health Information Management (ACHIM) in a medical facility of high complexity (level 1), with responsibility for the supervision of HIM functions. Incumbent is charged with full responsibility, both technical and administrative, for the daily operation of the HIM department which consists of all functions of medical record activities related to coding, analyzing, transcription, release of information, file room and scanning programs. Is a full assistant to the Chief, HIM. Provides expertise, guidance and direction and has responsibilities relative to providing supervision, administrative support, coordination, and technical assistance in the planning, development, and maintenance of an effective, comprehensive, and integrated HIM Program at this Medical Center. This position assists the Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM) in the planning, directing, policy making, organizing, and controlling the activities of this department and serves as acting CHIM in the absence of the CHIM.
The incumbent shares responsibility with the CHIMS for collecting and processing data for various reports, surveys, and research projects; for preparing reports and recommendations for review and consideration by the Chief, HAS 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.
Responsible for assisting physicians and other health professionals in obtaining health record information to be used in research projects. Advises on what material is available, how it may be obtained and the uses that can be made of the information while protecting the confidentiality of the record. The incumbent aids in a variety of projects and is responsible for screening, abstracting and tallying data from records and computer-generated reports. May serve as a consultant to provide guidance and advise researchers on methods for gathering data. Assists in selected miscellaneous retrospective health record review/data abstraction projects to support medical center Quality Management data collection activities.
Provides technical guidance to the unit supervisors and lead clerks while providing support to each unit in the absence of the section supervisor. Provides expertise in the area of subpoenas, court orders, advance directives, and general release of information, as well as other medico-legal issues.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $88,525 Per Year (GS 12)
