$5,000 Bonus (paid out over 2 years of employment)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Coordinate the coding and quality activities of the Health Information Management Coding Department to include the evaluation, analysis, trending, and validation of coded data. Develop and present analysis outcomes to departmental and organizational leadership. Participate in educating, training and follow-up to the coding specialists, hospital staff and the medical staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in Health Information Management with RHIT credential or Associates degree in a health services discipline with a CCS certification required. Bachelor degree in Health Information Management with RHIA preferred. Minimum of 3 years experience in Health Information Management or a coding related environment required; previous experience leading or managing day to day operations of a function or group preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities should include demonstrated analytical abilities, supervision, statistical reporting, medical terminology, ICD9CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II coding conventions, Anatomy and Physiology, Reimbursement Methodologies, DRG, APC, CCI, LCD, NCD, charge master, UB 04 reimbursement knowledge, coding software familiarity and effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel required. Proficient in Microsoft Access and PowerPoint preferred. Knowledge of and experience with the use of the DRG/APC groupers required. Prefer knowledge of Softmed and 3M Encoder software preferred.Demonstrated ability to perform and maintain working relationships within the department and the hospital to foster a team environment required. Must be a self-starter, exercise independent problem-solving skills and manage job priorities in a self-directed manner required.