Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst

About the role

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 who enjoys working as part of a small, collaborative team. Rather than functioning solely in a policy or oversight capacity, 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. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations of medical records, privacy compliance, and information governance across DHS programs, including Community Services Board (CSB) services.
• Directly fulfill complex records requests.
• Support compliance initiatives.
• Manage records systems and workflows.
• Provide practical guidance to staff on HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, FOIA, and records retention requirements.

Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Collaborative work style
• Detail‑oriented
• Problem‑solving
• Customer service
• Knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, FOIA, and records retention
• Regulatory compliance awareness