Chart Correction Specialist II
Somerville, NJ - USA
Job Summary
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 reviewing analyzing and reporting on patient charts for end-to-end completion of complex corrections. Reviews coding done by providers to ensure that coding is accurate for compliance and maximum revenue. This role provides guidance and mentoring to the junior Chart Correction staff in determining the best approach to incidentsEssential Functions:
-Investigates complex documentation issues and identifies root cause to resolve issues ensuring a complete and correct legal health record for each patient.
-Communicate with providers and other healthcare members to obtain additional information and/or to clarify information regarding a chart.
-Makes independent decisions on how best to address critical registration and documentation errors impacting patient safety.
-Analyzes large-scale system errors because of conversion build issues and clinical system bugs and implements correction plans.
-Processes patient requests for amendments to the clinical information in a patients medical record in accordance with federal (HIPAA) guidelines.
-Attains a general understanding of site-level information systems both active and historical (legacy). Works with CCU Manager to document and maintain data flow diagrams within the teams knowledge base.
-Develops and implements policies and procedures to streamline the workflow of Chart Correction increase productivity and maintain consistency.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Health Information Management required or Bachelors Degree Healthcare Administration required or Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes
Experience
Related healthcare experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot independently.
- Advanced understanding and use of medical terminology.
- Understand clinical workflows and concerns in a variety of healthcare business areas.
- Advanced comprehension of billing and fiscal information.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
M-F 7AM - 3:30 PM EST shift hours required for remote role
A quiet secure stable HIPPA-compliant workstation is required
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$25.50 - $36.49/HourlyGrade
5EEO Statement:
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.