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The UMass Memorial Medical Center is the award-winning clinical partner to the University of Massachusetts Medical School and part of the largest non-profit health care system in Central and Western Massachusetts.

We are currently seeking a Senior Director of Budget and Financial Management who will be responsible for the coordination of the budget, new programs, cost reduction initiatives, financial reporting and management and capital budget processes.Position Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree with concentration in accounting, finance or related business discipline. Masters degree in Business Administration and or CPA desirable. Eight (8) years accounting budgeting experience required, including supervisory/management experience. Must possess knowledge of Healthcare delivery systems, financial planning and forecasts of Healthcare operations, generally accepted accounting principles, budget variance reporting, and cost accounting principles. Advanced knowledge of micro based electronic spreadsheets and database management systems. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and interact with all levels of management.

Position Summary:Demonstrates successful appeal and audit responses to third-party payers concerning hospital clinical and bill claim denials. Serves as an educational resource for staff and physicians to reduce or eliminate denials. Position Qualifications:Massachusetts licensure as registered nurse required. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9-CM required. Thorough knowledge of HIPPA, Medicare and Medicaid compliance regulations.Third party payer and billing system knowledge preferred. Ability to effectively use specialized computer based systems for gathering, reporting, and analysis of clinical data. Excellent organizational and communications skills required.Preferred: Knowledge of CMS billing and compliance regulations in the acute care setting, third party payer process, and Utilization Management experience.Required: RN licensure, knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding, excellent communication and organizational skills.

UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA is the largest health care system in Central and Western Massachusetts and the clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Medical School

Under the general direction of the Coding Services Manager, the Coding DRG Validator performs quality reviews of records coded by the coding staff. Validates the ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification) codes and DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignments appropriateness to ensure consistency and efficiency in inpatient claims processing, data collection, and quality reporting for the Medical Center. Reports results, findings and recommendations to the Coding Services Manager, and assists with the development of process improvements to maintain data quality.Qualifications Required for the Position: Bachelors Degree in Business or Health Care Administration; certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), preferred. Five years experience coding in a large, teaching, acute tertiary care setting with demonstrated coding expertise; certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required; coding review experience in ICD9-CM with claims processing and data management responsibility preferred. In-depth knowledge of coding/classification systems appropriate for inpatient, outpatient, and DRG prospective payment system.General knowledge of hospital information systems as well as an extensive knowledge of computer systems/applications used in Health Information.Knowledge of Joint Commission requirements and federal and state guidelines applicable to health record completeness and patient privacy.Ability to perform under significant levels of on-going pressure, ability to deal with physicians and others with tact, discretion and diplomacy.Ability to motivate, train, and teach individuals; demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships and in oral and written communication.Ability to organize and coordinate multiple functions and tasks.Willingness to evaluate current processes, offer suggestions for improvement and adapt to change.

Coding ManagerThis position will report directly to the Director, Health Information Management Operations. Will plan, manage and coordinate the daily operations associated with the accurate coding and DRG assignment of medical records. Responsible for assuring that medical records are coded in accordance with official coding guidelines. Assures that the operational processes support the organizations quality initiatives and revenue cycle initiatives.Qualifications Required for the Position: Bachelors degree in Health or Business Administration or certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required. 5-7 years experience coding in a large, teaching, acute tertiary care setting with 3 years of supervisory and management experience. Ability to withstand significant level of on-going pressure, and ability to deal with physicians with tact, discretion and diplomacy. Ability to motivate, train and teach individuals; demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships and in oral and written communication. Ability to organize and coordinate multiple functions and tasks. General knowledge of Hospital Information Systems as well as extensive knowledge of computer systems/applications used in Health Information.

Manager, Sterile Processing - UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA

Manager, Sterile Processing DepartmentWe are currently seeking an experienced manager to manage, integrate and coordinate the activities of all decontamination, assembly and sterilization of reusable instrumentation and accessories intended for use in the Operating Rooms and other user units within the medical center. Oversees the coordination of all sterile processing functions with the Operating rooms supply chain.Position Qualifications:Bachelors degree in nursing, an allied health field or business administration is preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years in large hospital or Healthcare system with progressive management responsibilities required. Certification in Central Processing, or as Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Manager (CSPDM) or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) is required. Current management or supervisory experience with demonstrated knowledge of asepsis and sterilization, surgical techniques, instrumentation and equipment, and inventory control. Experience as an educator and resource in the area of sterilization technology.Excellent communication skills and demonstrated skills in process improvements in all areas affected by the processing and sterilization performed by SPD. The ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships with others of the hospital team.

As the Applications Project Manager you will plan and manage the delivery of small to moderately complex business and clinical system solutions and associated application technical support services in support of UMass Memorial business objectives and ongoing operations. You will manage the System Development Life Cycle, that is, systems and project planning, estimating, management, execution, and implementation. Additionally, you will work closely with the functional business groups, the appropriate IS resources, and vendors to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of systems solutions.Qualifications:A Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required. A minimum five to eight years of complex project management experience within Business/Clinical applications and IS Infrastructure projects from planning through completion under strict deadlines is also needed. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, and an in-depth knowledge of systems and network infrastructures used in health care are required. The technical qualifications are dependent upon focus of the projects. Previous clinical informatics experience is preferred as well as an understanding of traditional System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology. The following skills are also needed:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to lead a business transition process that leverages technology (Process Reengineering/ Redesign).Excellent presentation skills to a wide variety of audiences.Proficient with all MS Office applications. Experience with MS Project is required. PMP certification is desired.

Applications Team Leaders sought for implementation of a new Core Hospital Information System!

UMass Memorial Health Care is currently embarking on the implementation of a new Core Hospital Information System deploying both Revenue Cycle and Clinical Applications to all facilities in the UMass Memorial Health Care enterprise. We are seeking an experienced Applications Team Leader to join our team to implement the Clinical applications suite.Qualified candidates will have five to seven years experience deploying applications preferably in a healthcare setting. We are searching for a self-starter with strong interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills who is comfortable communicating with all levels of personnel. Candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and have an aptitude to adapt quickly to change.These positions will reside at the Department of Information Services new offices at the Worcester Business Center, in Worcester, Massachusetts.Position Qualifications:* Previous experience working in a health care environment.* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required. Minimum 5 years of experience. * Prior experience in a supervisory role directing and coordinating staff. * Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with MS Office advanced applications, MS Project and MS Access preferred. Experience with Crystal is a plus. * Experience with clinical applications is required. Order Entry, Medication Management, Clinical Documentation, CPOE preferred. Clinical Credential (RN, LPN, MT, RHIA) is a plus. * Experience with Siemens Soarian applications is a plus.

UMass Memorial Health Care is currently embarking on the implementation of a new Core Hospital Information System deploying both Revenue Cycle and Clinical Applications to all facilities in the UMass Memorial Health Care enterprise. We are seeking an experienced Senior Applications Systems Analyst to join our team to implement the new application suite. Qualified candidates will have five to seven years experience deploying applications preferably in a healthcare setting. We are searching for a self-starter with strong interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills who is comfortable communicating with all levels of personnel. Candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and have an aptitude to adapt quickly to change. These positions will reside at the Department of Information Services new offices at the Worcester Business Center, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Position Qualifications:* Previous experience working in a health care environment is required.* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required. Minimum 5 years of experience. * Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with MS Office advanced applications, MS Project and MS Access preferred. Experience with Crystal is a plus. * Experience with clinical applications is required. Order Entry, Medication Management, Clinical Documentation, CPOE preferred. Clinical Credential (RN, LPN, MT, RHIA) is a plus.* Experience with Revenue Cycle applications, Patient Access, Patient Accounting, Contract Management preferred.* Experience with Siemens Soarian applications is a plus.

UMass Memorial Health Care is currently embarking on the implementation of a new Core Hospital Information System and seeking is a Project Manager!

UMass Memorial Health Care is currently embarking on the implementation of a new Core Hospital Information System deploying both Revenue Cycle and Clinical Applications to all facilities in the UMass Memorial Health Care enterprise. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team to implement the Revenue Cycle application suite.Qualified candidates will have five to seven years experience deploying applications in a healthcare setting. We are searching for a self-starter with strong interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills who is comfortable communicating with all levels of personnel. Candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and have an aptitude to adapt quickly to change.This position will reside at the Department of Information Services new offices at the Worcester Business Center, in Worcester, Massachusetts.Position Qualifications:Previous experience working in a health care environment is required. Bachelor´s degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required. Minimum 5 years of experience. Formal training in project management; professional certification, PMP preferred. Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with MS Office advanced applications, MS Project and MS Access preferred. Experience with Revenue Cycle application implementations including, Patient Access, Patient Accounting, Contract Management. Experience with Siemens Soarian preferred.Experience with other Healthcare administrative and financial applications (HIM, Scheduling, General Accounting) a plus.

The Coding Manager is responsible for all coding activities in the Coding Department under the general direction of the Director of Patient Accounting. This individual ensures coding accuracy that is consistent with federal, local, and industry standards and in compliance with coding guidelines. Oversees the daily operations associated with coding and audit functions. Ensures timely and accurate coding and abstracting of the ambulatory medical record. Assists with the development of proactive studies to assess and maintain coding and data quality. Oversees and responds to third party probes and audit requests. Oversees the audit functions in the Coding Department and communicates data and outcomes as needed to pertinent departments. Provides and/or oversees education of providers and departments regarding legislative and regulatory updates and coding issues. Participates in various team meetings and workgroups. Oversees the development of outpatient coding policies, procedures, guidelines, and manuals. Evaluates risk factors of coding and documentation practices and assists with corrective action measures to improve efficiency. Conducts staff interviews, provides training and discipline as needed in the Coding Department.Bachelors degree or equivalent requiredRHIT or RHIA requiredMinimum 5 years coding experienceCCS/CPC will be considered