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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Teaching hospital delivering patient-centered medical care

Health Information Management Assistant 1

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Zero to one year of related work experience is required.
  • Basic familiarity with computers is required.
  • Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications is required.
  • Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, communicate with patients, families, and medical center staff, and respond to basic questions.
  • Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, and communicate in basic English with patients, families, and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
  • Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in routine situations; specialized knowledge is not required.
  • Ability to interact respectfully with employees, professional staff, and external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
  • Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
  • Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze medical records for completeness and record the status of incomplete records in the computer.
  • Prepare medical documents for scanning into the electronic document management system.
  • Calibrate the scanner for proper image quality, order, and rotation.
  • Verify all form types were scanned to the appropriate tab in the document viewer.
  • Monitor the scanning process for miss-feeds, address problems in a timely manner, and minimize interruptions in productivity.
  • Pick up patient charts daily at East/West Campus.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in an office environment.

About the Company

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Teaching hospital delivering patient-centered medical care

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) serves as a teaching hospital in Boston affiliated with Harvard Medical School, offering a wide range of medical services across inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and urgent care. Its care model centers on delivering high-quality medical treatment to patients, supported by patient access initiatives like OpenNotes, which lets patients view clinicians’ notes online to improve understanding and engagement in their care. The hospital also supports education and research through its affiliation with Harvard, attracting funding for studies and training programs. BIDMC differentiates itself through its patient-centered approach, active patient engagement tools, and a broad network of urgent care centers and outpatient services that extend access to healthcare. The goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible, evidence-based medical care while advancing medical education and research.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$5.4M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1996

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