Summary The incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief of Health Information Management (ACHIM), overseeing all HIM functions including medical coding, clinical documentation integrity, transcription, release of information, scanning, and health information exchange. The incumbent provides technical and administrative leadership, supports policy development, and acts as the Chief of HIM (CHIM) in their absence. Responsibilities The position requires the incumbent to physically report for work to the Des Moines, IA VAMC. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as full assistant to the Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM), providing expertise, guidance, and supervision to support the planning, development, and maintenance of a comprehensive, integrated HIM Program. Assists the CHIM in directing, organizing, and controlling HIM department activities, and serves as Acting CHIM in the CHIM's absence. Shares responsibility with the CHIM for collecting and processing data f...