Data Integrity Specialist

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

. Maintain the integrity of content in BMC’s Epic electronic health record .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining patient record integrity within electronic health records, particularly in BMC’s Epic system. Proficient in chart correction processes, data analysis, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in patient documentation.

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Epic Electronic Health Record ManagementChart Correction ProcessesHealthcare Information Systems KnowledgeRHIT CredentialData Entry Accuracy

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Hard Skills

Chart CorrectionData EntryMedical TerminologyProcess ImprovementAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPatient Record Applications

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMS AccessRevenue Cycle ApplicationsStatistical Software

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIT Credential

Industry Keywords

Health Information ManagementPatient SafetyConfidential Information ComplianceHospital Business OperationsInterdisciplinary Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the integrity of content in BMC’s Epic electronic health record
Investigate questionable data entry and perform or advise on corrections
Identify, assess, resolve, and provide technical support for chart correction issues
Analyze chart correction scenarios and perform hands-on technical chart corrections
Lead the chart correction process across inpatient and outpatient information systems
Coordinate finance, clinical departments, Patient Access, Patient Safety, and other interdisciplinary stakeholders
Ensure corrections are completed timely and cases are validated before closure
Correct fraudulent chart use, duplicate patient records, and multiple patients’ information in one record
Make decisions on critical registration and documentation errors affecting patient safety
Facilitate emergent wrong registrations through the Contact Move process
Liaise with patients, clinicians, and clinical staff to communicate and verify corrections
Coordinate multi-site corrections for a seamless one-patient, one-record experience
Support HIM process programs, policies, initiatives, and tools
Contribute to continuous improvement of HIM processes
Meet individual operating metrics and service-level agreement objectives
Communicate potential issues to the team leader
Assist with orientation, training, cross-training, and peer mentoring
Maintain positive relationships across HIM teams and adhere to BMC RESPECT standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required
RHIT credential (or eligible) preferred
2 or more years of acute hospital patient record integrity positions required
Experience in HIM operations and chart correction processes in a facility of significant size and complexity
Experience with hospital business operations, information systems, and patient record applications
Successful completion of a basic Medical terminology course required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including MS Access
Familiarity with medical terminology and the medical record correction process
In-depth knowledge of healthcare information systems and Revenue Cycle applications; Epic preferred
Data entry speed of 50–60 accurate keystrokes per minute
Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and time management skills
Ability to work with confidential information
Ability to comply with Boston Medical Center policies and procedures
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skills using spreadsheet, word processing, and basic statistical software applications
Process design, implementation, and improvement skills
Problem identification, mitigation, resolution, analytical, critical thinking, and prioritization skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
Discretionary annual bonuses
Merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
Paid time off
Career advancement opportunities
Resources to support employee and family well-being