VA
Medical Record Administrator( Assistant Chief of HIMS)- Detail Position -NTE 1 year
Veterans Health AdministrationTampa, FL · full time · Management
$89,508 – $116,362
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a one-year detail position overseeing health information management operations at a VA Medical Center, supervising all HIM functions and serving as the primary assistant to the Chief of HIM. The role suits experienced health records professionals seeking a supervisory advancement opportunity in a federal healthcare setting.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Three years of creditable medical records experience including preparation, maintenance, and management of health records and health information systems
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- One of: AHIMA Coding Certification, AAPC Certification, AHIMA HIM Certification, or AHIMA Health Data Analyst Certification
- Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field with minimum 24 semester hours in HIM/health information technology (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- One year of experience at GS-11 level or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability in performance and process improvement techniques
- Ability to supervise staff, assign work, conduct performance evaluations, and recommend personnel actions
Nice to have
- Minimum five years of experience in Health Information Records Management
- Familiarity with AHIMA industry standards and best practices