The Medical Records Administration (Assistant Chief) position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section of the Business Operations Service (BOS) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA).

Duties

Kansas City VA Medical Center is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. The Medical Records Administrator 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 all 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 health record activities related to coding, clinical documentation integrity, health record documentation analysis, transcription/speech recognition, records management, release of information, file room/scanning programs, and health information exchange. Full assistant to the Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM). 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 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. 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. 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. 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 effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. Reviews work accomplished and assessed quality, quantity, accuracy, and timeliness of work produced by each employee. Ascertains problems encountered and takes corrective action. Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations. Develops and conducts competency assessments. Responsible for carrying out established personnel functions and practices. Keeps employees informed about important aspects of personnel management programs. Formulates and initiates performance standards. Interviews prospective employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of assignments, awards, or disciplinary action. Approves leave and establishes work schedules. Implements provisions of EEO programs to ensure fair and equal treatment for all employees. Coordinates monthly staff meetings and prepares timely/accurate minutes. Is a subject matter expert on 0675 and 0669 qualification standards and how to appropriately apply them. Provides administrative support to other HIM Supervisors/Leads by aiding in the selection, training, and evaluation of section employees. 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. Participates in various facility, VISN and national committees requiring health information management subject matter expertise. Is responsible for reports preparation and presentation of data to the committee(s). Is responsible for developing and updating policies pertaining to committee function, health record review activities, and HIM. Work Schedule: Various; Monday- Friday; 7am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, 8am-4:30pm Telework: Available per facility policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: MRA Specialists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Experience and Education: (1) Experience. Three years of creditable experience in the field of medical records that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of health records and health information systems demonstrating a knowledge of medical terminology, medical records procedures, medical coding, or medical, administrative, and legal requirements of health care delivery systemsOR, (2) Education. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or health information technology OR, (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education that equals 100 percent may be used to meet basic requirements. For example, two years above high school from an accredited college or university, with 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management, plus one year and six months of creditable experience that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of health records and health information systems meets an equivalent combination. Certification: Persons hired or reassigned to MRA positions in the GS-0669 series in VHA must meet one of the following: (1) Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. OR, (2) HIM Certification through AHIMA. OR, (3) Health Data Analyst Certification through AHIMA. NOTE: HIMs Certification is required for all positions above the full performance level of GS-11. Grade Determinations: GS-12 Experience: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates all the KSAs described at that level, AND Certification: Employees at this level must have a HIM Certification, AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate MUST demonstrate all of the following KSAs: i. Skill in managing various projects and processes, which includes the ability to develop new or improved solutions to complex technical problems in health information management. ii. Ability to advise management and staff on a wide range of health information management practices based on current industry standards, policies, statutes, laws, and regulations. iii. Ability to plan, justify, develop, evaluate, assess, monitor, and/or advise on current health information management processes, and recommend changes in policies or procedures. iv. Ability to [determine] and [evaluate compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, and accrediting bodies as they apply to health information management. v. Ability to successfully apply principles and techniques of sound [resource] management (i.e., staffing, space, contracts, equipment). vi. Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties to include assignment of work, completing performance evaluations, selection of staff, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. Preferred Experience: RHIA or RHIT certification, Master's degree in Health Information or related field. Two to three years of management experience preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G33. Physical Requirements: The duties of this position are primarily sedentary. May include but is not limited to: standing 2 hours per day, use of both hands, use of fingers and sitting up to 8 hours per day.

Education

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/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64128 US
• Name: Patricia Arrieche Ph.D.
• Phone: 850-459-5423
• Email: [email protected]