HIS Processor I

Overview

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties including locating, retrieving, scanning and delivery of medical records for patient care and retrieving medical record documentation from electronic document management systems. This role may include scanning inpatient clinical documentation at the DFCI Hospital at the point of care a minimum of three (3) times per week to ensure availability in the electronic health record.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Contributes to teamwork and follows established department and Institute policies and procedures
• Preps, scans and indexes requested medical records for scheduled and STAT appointments according to procedure and meets established time frames
• If applicable, preps, scans and indexes medical records at point of care at the DFCI Hospital
• Accesses various manual and computer systems including master patient index and chart-tracking systems to accomplish job duties. Verifies patient medical record numbers as necessary
• Periodically is assigned special projects and related duties. May be required to assist in other areas of department as determined by departmental needs
• Meets departmental productivity standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Ability to gather and interpret data in situations in which the information or problems are straightforward
• Staff must respond appropriately to instructions, questions or request for information
• Must be self-motivated, proactive in communicating progress and issues, able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.  Ability to act professionally to ensure that PHI is kept confidential
• Must be detailed oriented
• Experience using medical information systems preferred – Epic a plus
• Communicates a thorough knowledge of the confidentiality and privacy laws established by Federal and State guidelines and adhere to DFCI and departmental policies
• Must have the ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to include excellent oral communication skills along with the delivery of exemplary customer service
• Work requires sorting documentation alphabetically, sequentially by numbers, dates and types

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: ​

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Candidates must have computer and data entry skills and the ability to work with a high level of detail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: May interact with adult patients during point of care scanning.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).