Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Cppunit ICD 503 Health Information Management Cerner EHR Coding Theory Hospital Information Systems Medical Privacy Regulatory Compliance Medical Record Management Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA) Good Documentation Practices Quality Assessment KPI Management Auditing Programming Tools Health Information Systems (HIS) Project Management

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Communication
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Leadership
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Team Management
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Time Management
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Organizational Skills
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Analytical Thinking
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Prioritization
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Social Skills
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or Associate's Degree in Related Field (Bachelor's Degree in Related Field preferred)
3-5 years of Health Information Management experience
Strong knowledge of privacy regulations (HIPAA), coding systems (ICD-10-CM, CPT), and EHR systems
Excellent organizational, project management, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams

Requirements:

Supervise and lead a team of HIM professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback
Oversee health records management and maintenance to ensure accurate, complete documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements; coordinate coding activities per ICD-10-CM and CPT
Collaborate with IT and clinical departments to optimize the functionality and utilization of EHR systems; oversee the release of patient health information to authorized individuals and entities in accordance with privacy regulations
Lead quality improvement initiatives within the HIM department, including audits, monitoring key performance indicators, and implementing corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy

Brigham and Women's Hospital

About Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in virtually every area of medicine and has been the site of pioneering breakthroughs that have improved lives around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BWH has a legacy of excellence that continues to grow. With two outstanding hospitals, over 150 outpatient practices, and over 1,200 physicians, we serve patients from New England, throughout the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. The BWH name is a reflection of our history. In 1980 three of Boston’s oldest and most prestigious Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals - the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, the Robert Breck Brigham Hospital, and the Boston Hospital for Women – merged to form Brigham and Women’s Hospital. As a national leader in improving health care quality and safety, we have helped to develop some of the industry’s best practices including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) to prevent medication errors. The CPOE is now a nationally-accepted safety practice. The BWH Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) is one of the most powerful biomedical research institutes in the world and the second largest recipient of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among independent hospitals in the United States. BWH has long had great success in research as measured by the number of important discoveries made, the size and scope of its research portfolio and the volume of publications annually. BWH is a training ground for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. We have 1,100 trainees in over 140 of the most sought after training programs in the world, and also host Harvard Medical School students in rotations throughout our programs. As our global health services expand, our clinical trainees have rich opportunities to contribute and learn in challenging environments around the world. Brigham and Women's Hospital is an EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer.

Founded: 2018

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Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Health Information Management department, including managing a team of HIM professionals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing health information management processes. Also responsible for collaborating with healthcare providers, administrators, and other departments to promote accurate and efficient documentation, safeguarding patient privacy, and supporting information management needs.

Essential Functions:
-Supervise and lead a team of HIM professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
-Collaborate with healthcare providers, administrators, and other departments to address health information management needs and resolve related issues.
-Oversee the management and maintenance of health records, ensuring accurate and complete documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
-Coordinate coding activities, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT).
-Collaborate with IT and clinical departments to optimize the functionality and utilization of EHR systems.
-Oversee the release of patient health information to authorized individuals and entities, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
-Lead quality improvement initiatives within the HIM department, such as conducting audits, monitoring key performance indicators, and implementing corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Education
Associate's Degree Health Information Management required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required and Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Experience
Health Information Management Experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of health information management principles, coding systems, privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and EHR systems.
- Proficiency in coding systems and guidelines, including ICD-10-CM and CPT.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and analyze HIM-related data.
- Proficiency in health information systems and technology, including EHR systems and coding software.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• M-F 9AM-5:30PM Eastern Business hours required for remote role
• Quiet, secure, stable, compliant work station required

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

121 Innerbelt Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$25.50 - $36.49/Hourly

Grade

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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