Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

4d•Hybrid

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
Knowledge of HIPAA, FOIA, 42 CFR Part 2, and records retention requirements
Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
A Master's degree or higher may be substituted for some of the experience requirement

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical records or health information management
Experience in behavioral health or human services settings
Experience with subpoenas, FOIA, or legal records processing
Experience managing record storage management and records destruction vendors and contracts
Experience developing training or guidance documents
Experience with 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