Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Health System

 Introduction:

“At CHKD, working to improve the lives of our community’s children is a twofold endeavor, deeply ingrained in our mission, our history and our daily work.”

– Jim Dahling, CHKD president and CEO

Vision:

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Health System will lead the region as the preferred provider of quality children’s health services.

Mission:

In leading the region in the provision of children’s healthcare services, CHKD will:

• Deliver excellence in quality and service as we continually measure and improve our outcomes;
• Evolve and enhance services in response to the needs of children and the advancement of science;
• Educate the next generation of leaders in children’s health;
• Be the healthcare employer of choice; and
• Collaborate with others to attain our vision.

Job Description:

Analyze and interpret medical information in the medical record and assign/sequence the correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS code to the diagnoses/procedures of office, inpatient and/or outpatient medical records, including operative reports, according to established coding guidelines.   Knowledge of surgical coding and the ability to review and natively code complex operative procedure reports.  In accordance with Coding Compliance team guidelines, conduct provider audits and provide ongoing education to physicians to maximize compliance and reimbursement.   Responsible for the collection of relevant, pertinent, accurate and timely diagnosis and/or procedural codes abstracted from all office and hospital case types including complex medical/surgical inpatient cases (such as neonates, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric plastic surgery, pediatric urology, general pediatric surgery and pediatric trauma services.) or other advanced types of services including surgical, observation, outpatient, and specialty procedures. This includes effective use of encoding and edits systems and resources as well as recognizing what data can be abstracted, presented and interpreted for coding and billing…Interact with and provide support to Billing office and facility staff to answer questions and resolve rejected fee tickets and claims.

Employ strong understanding of the encounter/billing process, and working knowledge of payers, as well as, their impact on reimbursement. Utilize medical reference resources and contacts to thoroughly research coding issues and to maintain working knowledge of payment/reimbursement systems to ensure maximum reimbursement and coding compliance.  Identify opportunities for billing/coding improvements. Participate in developing, implementing, and reviewing programs for coding compliance monitoring, criteria for benchmark comparisons, organizational policies and procedures, and physician clinical documentation improvement programs.  Meet or exceed productivity and quality standards as assigned by management.

Take responsibility for various projects as assigned by management and perform any additional/miscellaneous duties (not inclusive of job description) as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge/ability.

Work as a team player and communicate in a positive manner with co-workers, managers, providers, and other contacts.   Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Surgical Coding experience is highly desirable.  Onsite position.

Certificate/License:

Coding certification from AAPC required

Required Qualifications:

Coding certification from AAPC required

Apply Online: http://www.chkd.org

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Health System

Introduction:

“At CHKD, working to improve the lives of our community’s children is a twofold endeavor, deeply ingrained in our mission, our history and our daily work.”
– Jim Dahling, CHKD president and CEO

CHKD is located in a family-centered community. At CHKD, we know that people who work hard often want to play hard, too.

Where We Are

Norfolk is a part of the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, also known as Tidewater, and is located in the southeastern portion of the state, where unlimited resources for recreation, travel and culture exist.

The region’s temperate climate is ideal for sports and outdoor activities. Winters are mild. The spring and fall seasons are extremely pleasant. Summer temperatures are usually in the upper 80s.

Job Description:

Job Code: S164

Facility: Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Main Hospital, Norfolk VA
Department: Health Information Mgt (447-001)
– Full-Time – Mo-Fr 8A-4:30P
– Days

Reporting to department leadership. the Hospital Medical Coder III is responsible for the collection of relevant, pertinent, accurate and timely profile data configured and/or abstracted from all hospital case types including complex medical/surgical inpatient cases such as neonates, cardiac surgery, multiple trauma, etc. This includes effective use of relevant coding systems as well as recognizing what data can be abstracted, presented and interpreted for effective use throughout the hospital network.

Required Qualifications:

RHIT, CPCH, CCS or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field required. Inpatient coding experience to include 3 years coding complex inpatient cases. Medical record abstracting experience required. Must possess knowledge of ICD9, DRGs, CPT/HCPCS, and outpatient groupers for reimbursement and statistical reporting. Knowledge of CPT procedure code modifier use, E&M leveling and outpatient groupers required. Knowledge of billing/claims guidelines, and ability to use various coding methodologies to code clinical diagnosis and procedures.

Apply Online: http://www.chkd.org

Aurora Health Care

Introduction:

At Aurora Health Care we pride ourselves on taking care of our people. And not just our patients—we mean you, too. We help each other live well. When you work at Aurora, you get the chance to work with a dedicated team that’s as passionate about the work as you are. Here, you’ll find limitless opportunities for ongoing learning, career advancement, competitive compensation and a stable work environment. But more than that, you have the opportunity to change lives—including your own.

Diversity and inclusion matters at Aurora.  We celebrate our differences and nurture an environment where everyone feels included.  We know that when we reflect the communities we serve, when we embrace differences and bring our whole selves to work every day, we are working as one to build a healthier tomorrow for everyone.  Aurora supports a safe, healthy and drug-free work environment through criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing.  We maintain a smoke-free environment at all our locations.  We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description:

• Oversees the daily operations of the coding department  including coding production,  productivity, risk-mitigation,  partnerships and/or systems support. Develops and implements best practices to enhance collaboration within the department. Benchmarks outcomes for operational purposes. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as support revenue cycle goals.
• Ensures that practices are standardized system wide and consistent with regulatory requirements.
• Represents  Leadership regarding  practices and issues with other department leadership, vendors, government agencies, and/or clinical providers.
• Plans, implements and evaluates training and educational programs based on the department’s goals, regulatory or system changes.
• Collaboratively develops and implements standardized, organization-wide  policies, procedures, guidelines and other requirements, ensuring they are compliant with regulatory and accreditation requirements and clearly communicated to the appropriate caregivers.
• Institutes, monitors and holds all  caregivers accountable to quality and productivity standards.
• Actively involved in designing, maintaining, testing and implementing automation to assist departmental operations to the greatest capacity.

Required Qualifications:

• Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Preferred Qualifications:

Leadership experience from a progressive fast paced Hospital/Acute care setting in a multi-facility health care system.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field.

Compensation/Benefits:

Aurora Health Care provides a comptetive salary and benefits package. This will be discussed further in the interview process.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please create an account and submit your resume by applying on line:

https://www.aurorahealthcarecareers.org/jobs/161546

Reimbursement Management Consultants, Inc.

Reimbursement Management Consultants has multiple positions open for full and part time experienced Hospital Inpatient Coders!

Employment Standards:

• CCS, RHIA or RHIT
• Minimum 5 year’s current hospital inpatient coding experience
• Significant education and training in ICD-10, including experience being audited and monitored for ICD-10 coding accuracy preferred.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

RMC is committed to providing superior service to our clients and require our coders to maintain a 95% accuracy and meet productivity standards.  Candidates will be tested.

At RMC we love our staff!  We offer a great opportunity for the right person!  If you are professional, computer savvy and friendly we want to hear from you!

Send resume to: akurasz@rmcinc.org

Johns Hopkins Health System

Introduction:

Johns Hopkins Health System employs more than 20,000 people annually.  When joining the Johns Hopkins Health System, you became part of a diverse organization dedicated to its patients, their families, and the community we serve, as well as to our employees.  Career opportunities are available in academic and community hospital settings, home care services, physician practices, international affiliate locations and in the health insurance industry.  Great careers continually advance here.

Job Description:

The Manager of the Coding Quality Unit will report to the Director of Casemix Information Management.  The Manager will organize audits at all facilities aimed at confirming compliance with the health system guidelines as well as with all coding guidelines and conventions.  The Manager will work with documentation improvement teams at all hospitals to assure compliance with all guidelines as well as identify coding opportunities to pursue.   The manager will recommend corrective action where standards are not being met and will assist individual department personnel in identifying and implementing solutions and evaluating individual performance through to resolution.  Manager will develop all guidelines to be used for facility hospital coding for the Johns Hopkins Health System. The position also requires a high level of communication with clinical and administrative staff.  This individual will serve as a liaison and reference person for the administrators, physicians, and clinical systems support personnel.

• Oversees and monitors implementation of the HIM compliance program
• Manages and audits retrospective query process per guidelines set forth in the AHIMA Query Practice Brief
• Serves as the primary Epic resource
• Develops and coordinates educational and training programs regarding elements of the HIM compliance program, such as appropriate documentation and accurate coding, to all appropriate personnel, including HIM coding staff and documentation improvement teams at all hospitals
• Ensures that coding and auditing consultants understand and agree to adhere to the organization’s HIM compliance program
• Conducts regular audits and coordinates ongoing monitoring of coding accuracy and documentation adequacy
• Provides feedback and focused educational in-services on the results of auditing and monitoring activities to all HIM coding departments and documentation improvement teams at all hospitals
• Compares coding and reimbursement profile with national and regional norms to identify variations requiring further investigation
• Conducts internal investigations of changes in coding practices or reports of other potential problems pertaining to coding and documentation
• Initiates corrective action to ensure resolution of problems areas identified during an internal investigation or auditing/monitoring activity
• Reports noncompliance issues detected through auditing and monitoring, nature of corrective actions plans implemented in response to identified problems, and results of follow-up audits to the Director of Casemix Information Management
• Ensures the appropriate dissemination and communication of all regulation, policy, and guideline changes to affected personnel
• Serves as a resource for staff, documentation improvement teams, HIM coding department and administration to obtain information or clarification on accurate and ethical coding and documentation standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Monitors adherence to the HIM compliance program
• Revises the HIM compliance program in response to changing organizational needs or new or revised regulations, policies, and guidelines

Required Qualifications:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) within 1 year; previous DRG validation is required.

Requires minimum three years coding management experience, three years previous validation experience and five plus years of inpatient and outpatient coding experience. Experience with the implementation of a Electronic Medical Record System highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Requires analytical ability to allow for interpretation of clinical data in all clinical specialties to determine appropriate diagnoses supported by clinically pertinent data, ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding.
• Requires excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with all Hospital practitioners is essential.
• Requires the ability to provide constructive feedback for the development of coding staff.
• Requires the ability to develop and conduct in-service training relative to coding for individual practitioners and groups of clinicians.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with documentation improvement techniques

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with RHIT or RHIA required.

Masters degree preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Apply Online: https://jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/job/coding-quality-manager-manager-supervisor-baltimore-md-johns-hopkins-hosp-170830/?utm_source=Referral

United Audit Systems, Inc

Introduction:

Position:  Remote Inpatient Coding Consultant (High level)

We are currently seeking experienced Inpatient Coders with experience coding for a Level 1 Trauma and Teaching hospital to join our Coding Services team.

Job Description:

This remote coding position allows medical coders to have the best of both worlds:  a challenging opportunity to utilize and enhance current Inpatient skills and the convenience of working from home.  This remote medical coder will be flexible, detail and quality-oriented, with the ability to work independently and adapt well to change.

Required Qualifications:

Additional qualifications include:

• RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification
• A minimum of five years inpatient coding experience in a short-term acute care setting
• Experience coding for a Level 1 Trauma hospital and Teaching facility required
• The ability to provide a secure work environment is a must

Compensation/Benefits:

UASI is dedicated to providing employees with the tools needed for professional growth and development. We also recognize that HIM professionals are our greatest asset and in return for your talents, we offer a dynamic work environment, competitive salaries and a full benefit package which including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short/long term disability coverage, 401(K) and referral bonuses. We also provide flexible work schedules, paid holidays, and an excellent PTO plan. Training opportunities, paid AHIMA/AAPC dues and reference materials are also provided.

UASI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability or protected veteran status.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

To find out how you can join our team of professionals, give us a call at 800-526-0594 or send an e-mail to HR@uasisolutions.com or visit: www.uasisolutions.com

Apply Online: http://www.uasisolutions.com

The Farley Center at Williamsburg Place

Introduction:

The Farley Center is a 75 bed partial hospitalization substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Williamsburg, VA.  We currently have an opening for an entry level full time HIM Assistant.

Job Description:

Primary job responsibilities include breaking down paper charts, flagging for deficiencies and tracking, release of information, and answering the department phone.  We will be converting to an EMR by next spring.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should have some course work in healthcare and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Some coding experience preferred.

Education Qualifications:

High school or higher.

Compensation/Benefits:

Diamond offers various health insurance options as well as a 401K.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

If interested please go online to Diamond Healthcare / Careers and apply.  In addition, you can also email your resume to pcranford@farleycenter.com

Apply Online: http://www.diamondhealthjobs.com/

MedStar Health

Introduction:

MedStar Health’s physicians, nurses, researchers, and support staff are all focused on one thing—caring for you and your family. Our 30,000 associates and 6,000 affiliated physicians support MedStar’s patient-first philosophy of care, compassion, clinical excellence, and customer service. We proudly care for more than half-million patients each year across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region in our hospitals, urgent care and ambulatory care facilities, and physician offices. Our extensive network of providers enables us to offer the highest quality, most advanced care—close to where our patients live and work. And, because we are committed to our not-for-profit mission, we remain dedicated to reinvest in the health and wellness of all the communities we serve.

MedStar Health combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. Our areas of clinical excellence include cardiology and cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, cancer, transplantation, rehabilitation, and emergency and trauma services.

As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar’s 10 hospitals, the MedStar Health Research Institute, MedStar Medical Group, and our other programs and services are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. Our associates also provide primary care, urgent care, and home health care services in communities and homes across the region. For patients requiring non-acute care, MedStar operates subacute, assisted living and long-term care services.

Vision

To be the trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health.

Mission

To serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

Values

• Service – We strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Patient first – We strive to deliver the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything we do.
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards.
• Respect – We treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity.
• Innovation – We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Teamwork – System effectiveness is built on the collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect.

Job Description:

Provides education to new Coding employees through an orientation process onsite, remote or a combination of both, for all MedStar facilities. Provides ongoing education for all MedStar Coding staff on a continual basis. Coordinates with the Director of Coding Quality and Education to provide consistent education content for coding staff and CDI staff. Provides daily management of coding staff that are not meeting quality standards to coach and educate. Participates in team management meetings on associate performance improvement plans.

Required Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: 5 years experience in coding to include Coding Management, Coding Auditing, inpatient and outpatient coding in an acute care setting; experience working with physicians and other clinical professionals; experience in documentation review; coding/DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups) analysis required. Demonstrates knowledge of coding standards, TJC (The Joint Commission) standards, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and regulatory requirement.

LICENSE/CERT/REG: CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification from AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).

Education Qualifications:

High School graduation or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply online at www.medstarhealthjobs.org and/or submit to Katie Kropfelder, Director of Coding Operations at Katie.kropfelder@medstar.net

Apply Online: http://www.medstarhealthjobs.org

MedStar Health

Introduction:

MedStar Health’s physicians, nurses, researchers, and support staff are all focused on one thing—caring for you and your family. Our 30,000 associates and 6,000 affiliated physicians support MedStar’s patient-first philosophy of care, compassion, clinical excellence, and customer service. We proudly care for more than half-million patients each year across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region in our hospitals, urgent care and ambulatory care facilities, and physician offices. Our extensive network of providers enables us to offer the highest quality, most advanced care—close to where our patients live and work. And, because we are committed to our not-for-profit mission, we remain dedicated to reinvest in the health and wellness of all the communities we serve.

MedStar Health combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. Our areas of clinical excellence include cardiology and cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, cancer, transplantation, rehabilitation, and emergency and trauma services.

As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar’s 10 hospitals, the MedStar Health Research Institute, MedStar Medical Group, and our other programs and services are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. Our associates also provide primary care, urgent care, and home health care services in communities and homes across the region. For patients requiring non-acute care, MedStar operates subacute, assisted living and long-term care services.

Vision

To be the trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health.

Mission

To serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

Values

• Service – We strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Patient first – We strive to deliver the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything we do.
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards.
• Respect – We treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity.
• Innovation – We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Teamwork – System effectiveness is built on the collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect.

Job Description:

Responsible for denials and underpayments, analyzes denial data, generates management reporting of activity and assist in resolution of identified Issues.

Required Qualifications:

5 years coding experience. 3 years experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, Soft-Med, Electronic Medical Record, etc.). Knowledgeable in healthcare reimbursement processes and procedures.

LICENSE/CERT/REG: CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician) or COC (Certified Outpatient Coder). CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred.

Education Qualifications:

High School graduation or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply online at www.medstarhealthjobs.org and/or submit to Katie Kropfelder, Director of Coding Operations at Katie.kropfelder@medstar.net

Apply Online: http://www.medstarhealthjobs.org

MedStar Health

Introduction:

MedStar Health’s physicians, nurses, researchers, and support staff are all focused on one thing—caring for you and your family. Our 30,000 associates and 6,000 affiliated physicians support MedStar’s patient-first philosophy of care, compassion, clinical excellence, and customer service. We proudly care for more than half-million patients each year across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region in our hospitals, urgent care and ambulatory care facilities, and physician offices. Our extensive network of providers enables us to offer the highest quality, most advanced care—close to where our patients live and work. And, because we are committed to our not-for-profit mission, we remain dedicated to reinvest in the health and wellness of all the communities we serve.

MedStar Health combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. Our areas of clinical excellence include cardiology and cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, cancer, transplantation, rehabilitation, and emergency and trauma services.

As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar’s 10 hospitals, the MedStar Health Research Institute, MedStar Medical Group, and our other programs and services are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. Our associates also provide primary care, urgent care, and home health care services in communities and homes across the region. For patients requiring non-acute care, MedStar operates subacute, assisted living and long-term care services.

Vision

To be the trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health.

Mission

To serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

Values

• Service – We strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Patient first – We strive to deliver the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything we do.
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards.
• Respect – We treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity.
• Innovation – We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Teamwork – System effectiveness is built on the collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect.

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting Inpatient APR Coding Operation Manager with daily activities to include assisting coding staff with coding questions, scheduling, and mentoring.

Required Qualifications:

3 years inpatient coding experience, experience with APR severity grouper preferred.  CCS required.

Education Qualifications:

High School graduation or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply online at www.medstarhealthjobs.org and/or submit to Katie Kropfelder, Director of Coding Operations at Katie.kropfelder@medstar.net

Apply Online: http://www.medstarhealthjobs.org

MedStar Health

Introduction:

MedStar Health’s physicians, nurses, researchers, and support staff are all focused on one thing—caring for you and your family. Our 30,000 associates and 6,000 affiliated physicians support MedStar’s patient-first philosophy of care, compassion, clinical excellence, and customer service. We proudly care for more than half-million patients each year across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region in our hospitals, urgent care and ambulatory care facilities, and physician offices. Our extensive network of providers enables us to offer the highest quality, most advanced care—close to where our patients live and work. And, because we are committed to our not-for-profit mission, we remain dedicated to reinvest in the health and wellness of all the communities we serve.

MedStar Health combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. Our areas of clinical excellence include cardiology and cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, cancer, transplantation, rehabilitation, and emergency and trauma services.

As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar’s 10 hospitals, the MedStar Health Research Institute, MedStar Medical Group, and our other programs and services are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. Our associates also provide primary care, urgent care, and home health care services in communities and homes across the region. For patients requiring non-acute care, MedStar operates subacute, assisted living and long-term care services.

Vision

To be the trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health.

Mission

To serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

Values

• Service – We strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Patient first – We strive to deliver the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything we do.
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards.
• Respect – We treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity.
• Innovation – We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Teamwork – System effectiveness is built on the collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect.

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting Outpatient Coding Operation Manager with daily activities to include assisting coding staff with coding questions, scheduling, and mentoring.

Required Qualifications:

3 years outpatient coding experience. Experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, Soft-Med, Electronic Medical Record, etc.). 2 years operational and/or supervision experience preferred.

 Education Qualifications:

CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician) or COC (Certified Outpatient Coder) certification. CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply online at www.medstarhealthjobs.org and/or submit to Katie Kropfelder, Director of Coding Operations at Katie.Kropfelder@medstar.net

Apply Online: http://www.medstarhealthjobs.org

MedStar Health

Introduction:

MedStar Health’s physicians, nurses, researchers, and support staff are all focused on one thing—caring for you and your family. Our 30,000 associates and 6,000 affiliated physicians support MedStar’s patient-first philosophy of care, compassion, clinical excellence, and customer service. We proudly care for more than half-million patients each year across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region in our hospitals, urgent care and ambulatory care facilities, and physician offices. Our extensive network of providers enables us to offer the highest quality, most advanced care—close to where our patients live and work. And, because we are committed to our not-for-profit mission, we remain dedicated to reinvest in the health and wellness of all the communities we serve.

MedStar Health combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. Our areas of clinical excellence include cardiology and cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, cancer, transplantation, rehabilitation, and emergency and trauma services.

As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar’s 10 hospitals, the MedStar Health Research Institute, MedStar Medical Group, and our other programs and services are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. Our associates also provide primary care, urgent care, and home health care services in communities and homes across the region. For patients requiring non-acute care, MedStar operates subacute, assisted living and long-term care services.

Vision

To be the trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health.

Mission

To serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

Values

• Service – We strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Patient first – We strive to deliver the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything we do.
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards.
• Respect – We treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity.
• Innovation – We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Teamwork – System effectiveness is built on the collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect.

Job Description:

Responsible for maintaining administrative, operational, and technical aspects of the Inpatient MS-DRG Coding Operations.  Ensures that Coding is completed in established time frames to maintain financial stability of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

5 years inpatient coding experience, experience with MS-DRG grouper preferred.  CCS certification.

Education Qualifications:

High School graduation or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply online at www.medstarhealthjobs.org and/or submit to Katie Kropfelder, Director of Coding Operations at Katie.kropfelder@medstar.net

Apply Online: http://www.medstarhealthjobs.org

VCU Health

Job Description:

VCU Health System’s Corporate Compliance department is seeking a full time Compliance Auditor Senior to review complex audits, perform quality assurance reviews, act as a peer mentor, and assist management with onboarding process of new auditors.  Supports the audit supervisor with the development and maintenance of the quarterly audit work plan and audit workflow processes. Recommends changes to improve business operations by using professional judgement and knowledge of best practices.  Contributes to special projects, as applicable.  Performs documentation/chart audits on inpatient and outpatient records, provides analysis of the records (provider and facility) reviewed, education and other assistance, as needed.  Audits VCUHS coding and billing (DRG, CPT, ICD-9/10) based on a review of medical record documentation and/or billing claim data.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes high degree of self-direction by analyzing an issue, developing a plan to resolve, and implementing the resolution.
• Takes initiatives and performs tasks with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• One of the following AAPC’s current certifications required:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
  • Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P)
  • CPMA Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

or

• One of the following AHIMA’S current certifications required:
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P)

or

• Other related current coding certification required
• Previous experience with personal computers and software applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data collection tools
• Previous analytical experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a healthcare environment to include, but not limited to, the following:
• Working with electronic health records to analyze and interpret clinical documentation for compliance purposes
• Auditing and investigating medical records for compliance
• Understanding and identifying diagnostic and procedural codes for clinical services rendered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of progressive coding and/or coding review experience in CPT, ICD-10; HCPCS coding
• Five (5) years previous hospital/physician related work experience in training individuals or groups

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Allied Health, or other health-related field from an accredited program

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply online at www.vcuhealth.org/careers

Apply Online: https://www.healthcaresource.com/mcvh/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=10126216

Mary Washington Healthcare

Introduction:

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a Virginia resident to fill our full time Remote Coder 1 position.

Under general supervision, reviews, analyzes and assures the final diagnoses and procedures as stated by the practicing providers are valid and complete. The coder is required to code patient records using basic coding skills. The coder is responsible to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to finalize and bill the account.

The incumbent in this position will support the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Mary Washington Healthcare and demonstrates commitment to quality service and support ICARE values.

Job Description:

1.Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS and/or HCPCS codes, creating APC or MSDRG group assignments using the encoder software.
2. Analyzes medical record documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code and enters the charges. .
3. Queries physicians for clarification when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
5. Abstracts pertinent information from patient records for reporting purposes.
6. Meets coding productivity and quality standards as defined by policy.
7. Participates in all available continuing education as required.
8. Maintains knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
9. Communicates and documents downtime to the Coding Supervisor/Manager daily.
10. Abides by HIPAA regulations and MWHC confidentiality policies.
11. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to Official Coding Guidelines.
13. Abides by HIPAA regulations and MWHC confidentiality policies.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-A, or CCA certification required.
• Experience in the use of medical terminology required.
• Must be able to work remotely

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous coding experience preferred.

Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Education Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Compensation/Benefits:

Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and special perks you’ll only find here. Our benefits are designed with you in mind, providing flexibility to match your life. Whether you’re starting a family or pursuing a degree, our benefits lend support to help you achieve balance on and off the job.

• Paid Annual Leave
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Service Awards
• Supplemental Retirement
• Credit Union Membership
• REACH Associate Assistance
• Kids’ Station On-Site Child Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• In-Service Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Medical Library

Apply Online: http://www.mwhccareers.com/

Mary Washington Healthcare

Introduction:

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a motivated HIM professional and Virginia resident to work with our coding compliance team in Coding in the HIM Department for approximately 25 inpatient and outpatient remote coding associates.  This is a remote position with occasional onsite requirement for training and education for coding associates.

Job Description:

The Coding Compliance Auditor is responsible to review inpatient and/or outpatient records for quality and comprehensive coding, under the supervision of the HIM Coding Manager. The incumbent of this position will educate and train all coding and CDI associates regarding coding regulations and compliance.

1. Establishes implements and maintains a review process for compliance, including a formal review (audit) process.
2. Reviews inpatient and/or outpatient coded records for quality and comprehensive coding to ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT4, and HCPCS level II coding conventions.
3. Standardizes coding and abstracting documented coding policies and procedures.
4. Analyzes and interprets coding data to identify problems or trends.
5. Ensures compliance with coding standards and government regulations.
6. Maintains knowledge of coding and billing requirements and regulatory changes.
7. Assists in the ongoing development and maintenance of a coding/abstracting policies, procedure and practice standards.
8. Audits, reports and documents all results to the Coder Manager.
9. Provides, initiates, and supports training/education for the coding and CDMP.
10. Associates regarding coding regulations and compliance.
11. Supports the education and compliance for CDMP post query, re-coding and re-billing process.
12. Assists with organizational training and skills assessment for ICD-10-CM/PCS.
13. Actively communicates and provides timely feedback to all coding and nursing associates.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
15. Ability work independently with minimum supervision.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree required.
2. RHIA or RHIT certification required.
3. Experience as an educator/trainer required.
4. A minimum of four years of coding and/or reimbursement experience required.
5. Analytical ability to gather and interpret data.
6. Experience with ICD-10, CPT-4 coding conventions, DRG and APC assignment, medical terminology and anatomy required.
7. Experience in using the concepts of pathophysiology.
8. Experience with inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines.
9. Experience with PPS methodology for inpatient and/or outpatient encounters required.
10. Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification system required.

 Education Qualifications:

Associate’s degree required.

Compensation/Benefits:

Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and special perks you’ll only find here. Our benefits are designed with you in mind, providing flexibility to match your life. Whether you’re starting a family or pursuing a degree, our benefits lend support to help you achieve balance on and off the job.

• Paid Annual Leave
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Service Awards
• Supplemental Retirement
• Credit Union Membership
• REACH Associate Assistance
• Kids’ Station On-Site Child Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• In-Service Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Medical Library

Apply Online: http://www.mwhccareers.com/

Mary Washington Healthcare

Introduction:

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a highly motivated HIM professional and Virginia resident to assist the Coding Manager in the day-to-day operations of Coding in the HIM Department.  This is a hybrid position that requires both remote and onsite work.

Job Description:

The Coding Supervisor is responsible for day to day supervision of the coding operations for the Health Information Management department, including management of coding specific unbilled functions. The incumbent of this position assists the Coding Manager with workflow processes, internal controls, and staffing. The Coding Supervisor is accountable to monitor systems, programs and procedures to facilitate current, accurate and timely payor reimbursement and compliance with all other regulatory agencies. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree required in HIM or related field required.
• CCS coding certification required.
• Five years of recent inpatient and outpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in the use of statistics, performance improvement process and TJC requirements required
• Working knowledge of coding an abstracting standards, prospective payment and regulatory requirements required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with an EMR and encoder system required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
• ICD-10 Approved Trainer preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Revenue Cycle experience preferred.

Education Qualifications:

Associate degree required in HIM or related field required.

Compensation/Benefits:

Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and special perks you’ll only find here. Our benefits are designed with you in mind, providing flexibility to match your life. Whether you’re starting a family or pursuing a degree, our benefits lend support to help you achieve balance on and off the job.

• Paid Annual Leave
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Service Awards
• Supplemental Retirement
• Credit Union Membership
• REACH Associate Assistance
• Kids’ Station On-Site Child Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• In-Service Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Medical Library

Apply Online: http://www.mwhccareers.com/

Abernethy Laurels

Introduction:

Abernethy Laurels, a not-for-profit life plan community with a new Health and Rehabilitation Center, is looking for an experienced Health Information Coordinator. Our team members are the backbone to our success; we invite you to join our family!

The Health Information Coordinator will serve in a full time position with responsibility for maintaining the health records of all residents and patients in a manner that is consistent with regulatory requirements and campus policies. Oversees Health Information Assistants and Medical Office Assistant.

Job Description:

Responsible for creating and establishing an adequate, effective chart audit system, including auditing all current resident and patient records as per specialty audit procedure, and on a monthly basis, notifying responsible persons of noted deficiencies. Assembles and analyzes discharge and transfer resident and patient records for deficiencies and obtains completions from responsible persons within required period after discharge of resident or patient. Assists staff in release of information from medical records to outside requests and subpoena, consistent with policy. Prepares and maintains all medical records and documentation according to policy. Responsible for appropriate medical record storage and destruction of records consistent with policy to facilitate retrieval and prevent loss and destruction. Maintains strict confidentiality of resident and patient information.

Required Qualifications:

Ideal candidate has working knowledge of medical terminology; including procedures and medications, computer office software and system set-up, data entry, data retrieval, and data storage, and most current International Classifications of Diseases-Clinical Modifications coding and disease specifications. High school diploma and degree in Health Information Technology or related field is required. One year experience with most current International Classifications of Diseases-Clinical Modifications coding and two years’ experience in a medical office or long term care setting required. Previous supervisory experience, intermediate computer skills, and ability to function with minimal supervision needed. Must be detail-oriented and have organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Education Qualifications:

High school diploma and degree in Health Information Technology or related field is required.

Compensation/Benefits:

We offer a fun, fast-paced work environment with a comprehensive benefit plan and career advancement opportunity through education assistance.

We offer Medical (approximately 90% of premium paid by employer), Dental, Vision, Life ($50,000 term life paid by employer and optional coverage available), AD&D ($50,000 policy paid by employer), Disability (LTD paid by employer; STD available for purchase), FSA, EAP, and 403(b) with matching program. Generous PAL (Paid Annual Leave) accrual system for vacation/holiday/sick.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Contact us TODAY!

Abernethy Laurels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and investing in dedicated, passionate people!

Apply online at http://tinyurl.com/UCHSJobs or in-person at 102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658, or submit your resume to ccale@uchas.org.

Vibra Healthcare

Introduction:

Come grow with Vibra Healthcare, where we manage from the bedside up every day. Join a strong, knowledgeable company that values each employee as an individual. Our expanding organization wants compassionate healthcare professionals like you to help us get our patients back to better.

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Corporate Coder to join our team! This position can be remote and located anywhere in the country.

Job Description:

Responsible for abstracting, coding, and sequencing the classification of medical diagnoses and any surgical procedures and treatment modalities on patient records to maximize DRG’s/CMG’s.

Contact Amy for more information: aslivinski@vibrahealth.com or 717-418-6253.

Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree required.

Minimum one (1) year of hospital coding experience required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Exemplifies Standards of Behavior.
• Current, valid, and active RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC certification preferred.
• Knowledge of health information management programs preferred, including medical terminology, ICD-10 CM coding, DRG’s/CRG’s, and policies and procedures of releasing medical information to include HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and privacy laws preferred.
• Exemplary customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated positive influences on teams and customers including a willingness to proactively accept change.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply Online: https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=VIBRHEAL&cws=44&rid=10016

Centra Health

Introduction:

Excellent care for life

Job Description:

The Inpatient Coder reviews inpatient medical records and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10. Verifies DRG, working with the Documentation Specialist to ensure accuracy. Abstracts information according to established guidelines. Formulates physician queries to clarify information in medical record. May be required to assist with coding ambulatory surgery records.

Experience Requirements:

Working knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Concepts of Disease, Medical Terminology, and Third Party Payer methodologies. One to two years of inpatient coding experience. Computer literacy Excellent verbal and written communication skills General office procedures and equipment Competent, neat and accurate data abstracting. Training/teaching ability Knowledge of outpatient and inpatient health record content Experience in data abstracting and basic knowledge of related billing processes

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), RHIA, CCS, CCA, or CPC-H

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply at www.centrahealth.com/careers

Or contact Nick at nickolas.petrick@centrahealth.com

United Audit Systems, Inc

Introduction:

Inpatient Remote Coder (high-level, level I trauma experience)
We are currently seeking full time high-level, experienced inpatient coding specialists to perform accurate code assignments while working remotely from a home office

Job Description:

Inpatient Remote Coder (high-level, level I trauma experience)
We are currently seeking full time high-level, experienced inpatient coding specialists to perform accurate code assignments while working remotely from a home office.

The remote coding positions at UASI allow HIM professionals to have the best of both worlds: a challenging opportunity to utilize and enhance current coding skills and the convenience of working from home.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, quality conscious and be able to adapt well to change.

Required Qualifications:

• Additional qualifications include:
• RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification
• A minimum of 5 years recent inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting
• 3+ years of recent inpatient production coding for a level I trauma center
• The ability to provide a secure work environment is a must

Compensation/Benefits:

UASI is dedicated to providing employees with the tools needed for professional growth and development. We also recognize that HIM professionals are our greatest asset and in return for your talents, we offer a dynamic work environment, career growth and development, strong leadership, PTO, full benefits and competitive salaries.

UASI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Short term/long term disability, PTO, 401(K), referral bonuses and flexible schedules.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

To find out how you can join our team of professionals, give us a call at 800-526-0594 or send an email to HR@uasisolutions.com or visit: www.uasisolutions.com.

VCU Health

Introduction:

Who We Are

Inventing better care, day by day by discovery

Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right.

We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health.

We have it all:

• Five schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full-service children’s hospital
• More than 750 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Job Description:

VCU Health System’s Corporate Compliance department is seeking a full time Compliance Auditor to perform documentation/chart audits on inpatient and outpatient records, and to provide analysis of the records (provider and facility) reviewed, education, and other assistance as needed. Audits to include VCUHS coding and billing (DRG, CPT, ICD-9/10) based on a review of medical record documentation and/or billing claim data.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Healthcare related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in hospital/physician coding and documentation reviews; healthcare compliance and working with electronic health records.
• Previous experience with personal computers and software applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• One (1) of the following current AAPC certifications required or successfully obtained within six (6) months from date of hire into position:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
  • Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P)
  • CPMA Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

or

• One (1) of the following current AHIMA certifications required or successfully obtained within six (6) months from date of hire into position:
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P)

or

• Another current related coding certification required or successfully obtained within six (6) months from date of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of auditing work experience

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Healthcare related field

Compensation/Benefits:

Comprehensive total compensation package, and benefits including:

• Health and life care
• Flexible environment
• Family centered programs
• Ongoing education
• Support and convenience programs

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Click here to apply online

Aurora Health Care

Introduction:

Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system headquartered in Milwaukee and serving eastern Wisconsin. The system has 15 hospitals, more than 150 clinics, and 70 pharmacies. With 32,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians, Aurora is Wisconsin’s largest home care organization.

Job Description:

Acts as a liaison between hospital coding operations, clinical documentation improvement, quality, compliance, decision support, business office, informatics, hospital departments and Administration. Serves as a resource regarding coding information in the hospital setting providing feedback and problem resolution.

Reviews encounter specific clinical documentation as appropriate to ensure appropriate coding for billing, internal and external reporting, quality, research and regulatory compliance.

Independently develops and maintains data analysis spreadsheets and reports. Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in complex datasets, denials and coding outcomes.

In collaboration with the coding quality team, implements data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical data collection to monitor and track overall coding quality and performance.

Identifies successes and opportunities in coding quality, tracks and creates reports for Coding leadership. Identifies opportunities for education of staff and to mitigate future errors and denials. Tracks and creates trend data to identify and resolve any provider documentation concerns.

Provides feedback and education to providers as necessary regarding specificity of documentation, denials and regulatory requirements. Provides relevant topics and input for provider specific newsletters.

Collaborates with clinical documentation improvement (CDI), Quality and Administration in synthesizing data as it relates to benchmarking and outcomes

Researches, develops and creates educational materials surrounding all quality indicators with department-wide focus on performance improvement and quality management for the Coding team.

Facilitate improvement in provider documentation by identifying gaps and through interactions with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper coding and reimbursement based on patient’s condition.

Required Qualifications:

Licenses & Certifications

• Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Degrees

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration or related field.

Required Functional Experience

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in clinical environment with an emphasis in HIM, CDI, coding, data analytics or other clinical related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, G-codes, HCPCS codes, MS-DRGs and APCs; able to apply both national/internal coding guidelines in accurate code selection.
• Knowledge in quality core measures and coding classification systems and Local and National Coverage Decisions.Knowledge of clinical documentation improvement and its impact on reimbursement and quality.
• Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, diagnoses, procedures and pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions.
• Knowledge of coding work flow and optimization of technology.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office products; including but not limited to excel and powerpoint.
• Experience in maintaining spreadsheets, reports and graphs.
• Excellent communication (oral/written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with patients, caregivers and providers.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism; ability to function as a mentor and educator.Excellent critical thinking/analytical skills and strong problem solving/decision-making skills with a high attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key words: RHIT RHIA CCS Coder Coding AHIMA WHIMA Health information technology management HIT HIM Hospital based CHDA CDIP

#WorkAtAurora

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply on line: https://www.aurorahealthcarecareers.org/jobs/154044