Lead Medical Records Technician (HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN)

The position requires the incumbent to physically report for work to the Des Moines, IA VAMC. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Performs quantitative and qualitative reviews of health record documentation for ongoing regulatory compliance and deficiency analysis. Ensures all patient care data entered in the electronic health record (EHR) is accurate, timely, and complete in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and medico-legal requirements. Reviews health records for adherence with CMS guidelines related to student and resident supervision, attending physician presence, and documentation. Compiles provider-specific and service compliance reports. Maintains a control system to ensure completion of all inpatient and outpatient records per VHA, TJC, CMS, and other regulatory standards. Assesses records for completeness; identifies, tracks, and notates deficiencies in the appropriate