Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst
About The Position
Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) Quality and Administration Compliance Team is seeking an analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst. This position is deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of medical records, privacy compliance, and information governance activities across DHS programs, including Community Services Board (CSB) services. The HIM Analyst serves as a key operational resource, directly fulfilling complex records requests, supporting compliance initiatives, managing records systems and workflows, and providing practical guidance to staff on HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, FOIA, and records retention requirements. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact by combining direct hands-on analytical work, problem-solving, customer service, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment. Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
- Considerable experience in records management, compliance, or regulatory interpretation in a health or human services environment with knowledge of HIPAA, FOIA, 42 CFR Part 2, and records retention requirements
Nice To Haves
- Medical records or health information management
- Behavioral health or human services settings
- Subpoenas, FOIA, or legal records processing
- Managing record storage management and records destruction vendors and contracts
- Developing training or guidance documents
- Electronic records systems
Responsibilities
- Fulfilling records requests and supervising temporary staff who support the process
- Reviewing, approving, and coordinating the release of medical records in compliance with regulations
- Managing workflows for high-volume and time-sensitive records requests
- Coordinating subpoenas and FOIA responses with the County Attorney's Office
- Developing and implementing records management and privacy policies and procedures
- Interpreting laws and translating regulatory requirements into operational guidance
- Conducting training and providing records management guidance to DHS staff
- Overseeing records archiving and destruction contracts
- Supporting system and process improvements for records management
- Independently research and interpret complex laws, regulations, and guidance related to health information management, privacy, records retention, and information disclosure, providing expert recommendations and operational guidance to programs and leadership
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve records management procedures and compliance controls
- Evaluate and resolve highly complex records-related issues, balancing regulatory requirements, operational needs, and risk considerations
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vacation and sick leave
- commuter transportation subsidies
- tuition reimbursement
- generous retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
