Product Manager - Physician Documentation

This position is located withing the following department: Enterprise Architect

Job Description

The Product Manager for Physician Documentation is the principle lead in defining product strategy and understanding the industry and competition for the physician documentation module of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

The Product Manager will lead the collaboration among different business interests in developing the product strategy.

The Product Manager for Physician Documentation will provide leadership and the successful execution of that strategy. This position will provide continuous research of trends in the market place and health care industry, research the competitive landscape, perform studies of business problems and regulatory changes being proposed and develop strategy, business case and functional specifications to be used in the development of software enhancements.

• Ability to visualize and articulate an end state product design
• Demonstrated analytical ability, able to "think outside the box", and able to move abstract concepts to concrete actions and effective strategies
• Guide the development team for the Physician Documentation module to get optimal design output and manage changes to the design coming through review process. This includes reviewing and signing off on the conformity of the designed software to the function specifications
• Strong team player with demonstrable ability to develop and manage cross-team processes and clearly articulate complex information to achieve common goals
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to write executive level documents and make executive level and customer-facing presentations
• Ability to work within an on-shore / off-shore model of development
• Work with the Programming Department to develop technical specifications from the functional specifications and defined objectives
• Develop and manage advisory boards and user groups to assist in the development of strategy and product changes for the electronic Physician Documentation module.
• Ability to listen to customers and translate requests for improvements or workflow efficiencies into marketable enhancements
• Assess regulatory changes such as those from CMS (and other federal agencies) and state agencies in a proactive manner and determine if software changes are needed or required. Work with Programming in planning changes to existing product design to comply with the regulations where appropriate. These changes become enhancements and follow product enhancement policies and procedures.
• Continuously review and prioritize enhancements obtained from competitive analysis, customer advisory groups, HMS user requests, regulatory requirements and feedback from HMS internal departments (i.e. Sales, Implementation, etc.) and successfully manage those enhancements through the development cycle.
• Work with the Quality Assurance team, as needed, in developing testing scenarios and document/communicate any special testing requirements on individual projects
• Work with the Documentation and Education teams on the use of delivered software (i.e. documentation needs, business benefit, how to install, how to train, etc.).
• Works closely with Sales team and prospective clients on communicating product strategies
• In collaboration with the Product Director, develop and manage a communication strategy with HMS staff and the customer base on product changes and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership skills in both direct and matrix reporting relationships, with a proven ability to select, delegate, coordinate, and motivate staff

Required Education & Training

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. A Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Health Information Management specialist or Registered Nurse desired.
• A Master of Science or Arts in a clinical field or a Master of Business Administration, a plus.
• 3+ years in a clinical field with clinical informatics, a plus.
• Experience with the software development life cycle is required.
• Experienced at using team collaboration work methods.
• Management experience managing teams and processes, a plus.
• Experience with other vendor information systems, a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills that include the ability to effectively communicate in both writing and verbally.
• Excellent written, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and have the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to demonstrate supportive relationships with peers, clients, partners, and corporate executives.
• Must be flexible with a “can do” attitude and have the ability to remain professional under high pressure situations.
• Ability to retain and protect confidential material.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with Visio, MS Expression Blend, SharePoint and Silverlight, a plus.
• Negative pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Recruiter in the Human Resources Department
3102 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Fax: (615) 386-2869

apply@hmstn.com