Health Information Management Manager

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services); Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health Information Management Manager to lead a dedicated team in developing and implementing policies for efficient health information management. This role involves overseeing electronic health records and health information exchange platforms, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, and enhancing data security measures. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to patient confidentiality. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse perspectives and is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of patient data while supporting clinical and administrative functions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of health information management experience required.
• 3-5 years of management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health information management systems and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervise health information management staff and collaborate with clinical departments.

Skills

Health Information Management Systems

Coding Practices

HIPAA Compliance

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Master's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Health Information Exchange (HIE)

Job description

The Opportunity
The Health Information Management Manager is responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and technology systems to ensure the efficient and compliant management of health information by leading a team of professionals to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient data while supporting the organization's clinical and administrative functions.
-Oversee the implementation and maintenance of health information management systems, including electronic health records (EHR) and health information exchange (HIE) platforms.
-Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure the functionality, security, and interoperability of health information systems.
-Develop and enforce policies and procedures for the creation, maintenance, and retention of patient health records and other health information in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
-Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy and security regulations governing the access, use, and disclosure of protected health information (PHI).
-Implement and monitor security measures to protect health information from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.
-Supervise and provide guidance to health information management staff, including medical coders, health information technicians, and release of information specialists.
-Collaborate with clinical departments, medical staff, and administrative teams to ensure timely and accurate documentation and data exchange.

• Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's Degree in a Related Field of Study preferred; this role will accept experience in lieu of a degree
• Health Information Management Experience 5-7 years required and Management Experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of health information management systems, coding practices, and health information privacy and security regulations.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and health information exchange (HIE) technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve health information management challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining patient privacy, confidentiality, and data integrity.

Working Conditions

• M-F Eastern Business Hours required
• Remote role requires stable, secure, quiet, compliant, free of distraction working area

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.