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Date	Job Title	Company
07/22/10	Coding Supervisor, HIM	Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett
07/05/10	Remote Coding & Reimbursement Specialist	University of Virginia Health System
07/05/10	Certified Coder	Alexian Brothers – PACE
07/01/10	Director, HIM	Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
07/01/10	HIM Inpatient Concurrent Coder	Athens Regional Medical Center
06/10/10	HIM Regulatory Consulting Product Analyst	HCA
05/26/10	Coding Compliance Audit Opportunity	CHAN Healthcare Auditors
04/27/10	MSHA Coding Manager	Mountain States Health Alliance


Coding Supervisor, Health Information Management Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett Introduction: A 100-bed, acute care facility, Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett (SFB) is the first and only hospital located in the growing community of Bartlett, Tennessee. While taking pride in our community through our involvement in local charities and area Chambers of Commerce, we are a stone’s throw from the hub of the Mid-South: Memphis, Tennessee. Our unique combination of metropolitan convenience and community approach makes Bartlett an ideal city for families and career-minded individuals alike. Housed within our new, modern facility, the latest technology is available for our patients and staff at SFB. Our services include 24-hour Emergency Care, 16-bed ICU /PCU, 16-bed Telemetry and 32-bed Medicine Oncology. Our Surgical Services have four OR suites, Endoscopy, Cystoscopy, PACU and 16 Same-Day Surgery Center rooms. Our newest additions are our Cardiac Cath Lab and a Family Medicine Practice. Job Description: The Coding Supervisor must be able to review and interpret medical record information to accurately assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes and must possess a working knowledge of DRGs and APCs. This individual can appropriately utilize encoder software and/or coding books and is responsible for ensuring that the coding staff can do likewise. Plan, direct and control the coding and abstracting functions for the facility and assure the integrity and accuracy of the clinical data base. Responsible for the production of reports for planning and evaluation as requested. Perform daily reviews of all CARDS edits and educate staff as appropriate, including performing personnel management functions as well as overseeing coder education requirements and the training of coding staff. Assure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements and work collaboratively with others to ensure optimal performance within the department and the organization. Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must have: a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years of experience with direct acute care coding/supervisory on ICD-9 and CPT-4, and DRG assignment. Management experience is preferred, along with direct, hands-on coding for ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and DRG assignments. Requires licensure as a Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.) or Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.) or Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.). If the candidate does not have the R.H.I.A. or R.H.I.T., then C.C.S. with related experience is required. Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and 3M encoder software. Requires good verbal and written communication skills. Contact: For more information or to apply, visit www.saintfrancisbartlett.com or contact Stacey Adams at stacey1.adams@tenethealth.com or 901-820-7089. EOE Top

Remote Coding and Reimbursement Specialist University of Virginia Health System Introduction What is the magnitude of perseverance? Innovative, persistent and driven. These are just some of the qualities that distinguish UVA employees. Beyond academic research and advanced technology, it’s the attributes of our people that make UVA Health System nationally recognized. In a Magnet designated academic medical center, the complex cases will motivate you to excel and rise to the challenges. Think you’re up to the task? UVA wants your conscientious commitment. Job Description We are currently seeking a Remote Coding and Reimbursement Specialist to be responsible for the assignment of appropriate ICD9CM and/or CPT4. Codes to obtain accurate DRG or APC assignment for proper reimbursement and data collection. Required Qualifications Coding certification is required through the AHIMA or AAPC as a RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCSP, CPC, CCA, and CPCH. If not certified, employee must sit for one of the listed exams within 12 months of hire. Inpatient hospital coding experience required. Academic medical center experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications Academic medical center experience preferred. Compensation/Benefits For more information, please contact Melanie Morris at 434.924.0498 or melaniemorris@virginia.edu. Also visit us online at www.uvajobsbeyondmeasure.com EOE/AA M/F/D/V Instructions for Resume Submission Please complete an online application at www.uvajobsbeyondmeasure.com Top

Certified Coder Alexian Brothers – PACE Introduction Alexian Brothers Community Services (ABCS) is a community-based program whose purpose is to serve the frail elderly residents of Hamilton County. Alexian Brothers Community Services is part of the national Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which is based on the successful San Francisco model of long-term care for the elderly known as On Lok. Started locally in 1998, PACE is a jointly sponsored project of ABCS and the Tennessee Bureau of TennCare. Job Description Perform monthly reviews of six month and annual medical assessments and audit ICD-9 codes for accuracy. Query the medical staff in cases of coding discrepancies and make corrections in the medical record as necessary. Query the medical staff in cases of inadequate documentation to support ICD-9 code assignment and work with medical staff to complete documentation. All work will be performed in accordance with coding rules, regulations and coding conventions. Required Qualifications Requirements include: Excellent computer skills with background in medical records, medical terminology and ICD-9 coding. RHIT, CCA or CCS certification required. Must have thorough understanding of the content of the medical record in order to locate information to support or provide specificity for coding. Must have working knowledge of coding guidelines. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment to achieve the best quality patient care Preferred Qualifications Coding experience helpful but not necessary. Education Qualifications Associate degree in Health Information Technology or CCA or CCS certification. Compensation/Benefits Pay is competitive for the regional and is based on years of service. Position is part-time and not eligible for medical/dental or other group benefits. Instructions for Resume Submission Submit a resume online, mail or apply in person. www.alexianbrothers.net Alexian Brothers Community Services 425 Cumberland Street Chattanooga, TN 37404 Top

Director, Health Information Management Nashville General Hospital at Meharry Introduction Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, is the hometown hospital that has been providing health care to the Nashville/Davidson County community for 120 years. When it first opened as City Hospital on April 23, 1890, with one physician, seven nurses and 60 beds, the hospital's mission was to provide health care services to the desperately ill or those persons unable to care for themselves. Over the years, many things changed. Like the community we serve, the hospital grew in size to our current 150-bed facility. Our name reflects our partnership with Meharry Medical College as a teaching hospital and we maintain a unique partnership with Meharry,Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the city. Our mission, however, retains the roots of our founders. Like them, we are committed to providing excellent health care regardless of age, race, creed, gender, sexual preference or ability to pay. Our goal is 100% access to health care and zero disparity between populations. At Nashville General, we care for YOU...for life. Job Description This position is primarily responsible for the administration, planning, direction, and supervision of personnel and activities of the Health Information Management Department of an acute care hospital. Required Qualifications Education: A Bachelors or Associates degree in Health Information Management is required. Licensure/Certification: Must be a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) who has passed the American Medical Records qualifying exams. Experience/Knowledge: Three (3) years of progressive supervisory experience in HIM within an acute care hospital is required. JCAHO experience very helpful. Preferred Qualifications Requirements include: A minimum of five years medical records experience within an acute care hospital is preferred. Above average technical skills and experience with, and a true understanding of, electronic medical records is required; experience with Mckesson healthcare system software products desired. Understanding of the relationship between medical records and the broader revenue cycle is expected. Education Qualifications Associates degree in Health Information Management is required; Bachelors is preferred. Compensation/Benefits Medical insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Mental health / Substance abuse insurance Optional vision insurance Paid Sick Leave Paid Vacation Basic Life Insurance Optional short and long-term disability insurance Optional long term care insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Retirement /Investment Plan Metro credit union membership Instructions for Resume Submission Greg Martin Health Services Recruiter Nashville General Hospital at Meharry Human Resources 1818 Albion Street Nashville, TN 37208 Phone (615) 341-4470 Fax (615) 341-4848 greg.martin@nashvilleha.org Top

HIM Inpatient Concurrent Coder Athens Regional Medical Center Introduction Located in Athens, TN, Athens Regional Medical Center is located midway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN. Athens Regional is an 118 bed acute care facility. Job Description Codes inpatient records at the point of care. Should Exhibit knowledge of clinical documentation improvement and MS-DRG assignment. Should be well versed on coding guidelines and adhere to the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Primary Responsibilities Include: Completes initial review of inpatient records within 24 to 48 hours of admission, evaluate documentation and assign ICD-9-CM codes to principal and secondary diagnosis and procedures for MS DRG assignment using 3M encoder. With the assistance of case management will query physicians for missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation in the health record and actively participates in patient care conference meetings. Following patient discharge, abstracts record and completes final code assignments. Required Qualifications Qualifications include: 2 years Inpatient Coding Experience Strong written and verbal communication Skills RHIT Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association. Preferred Qualifications Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association Preferred. Compensation/Benefits Benefits include: Competitive Pay/Great Benefit Package including Medical, Rx Dental, Vision, 401K-50% match up to 6%, Life, AD&D Short/Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Accounts, Etc. Instructions for Resume Submission Apply at www.AthensRMC.com Top

HIM Regulatory Consulting Product Analyst HCA Introduction Based in Nashville, Tenn., today HCA remains the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. HCA is composed of locally managed facilities that include approximately 163 hospitals and 105 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England. Requires relocation to the Nashville, TN area. Occasional travel Job Description Serves as the IT&S 3M HIS Coding & Reimbursement System product owner. Provides leadership, business and clinical knowledge in analyzing and collaborating on business opportunities. Analyzes business and clinical problems/opportunities in the context of requirements and recommends solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals. Recommends changes to core IT&S infrastructure, current business/clinical processes, policies, and information systems that provide recognized business value. Works with other key project team members to define requirements, design the functional solution, identify and escalate project issues, and ensure the IT solution meets requirements. Responsibilities Include: Serves as lead for C&RS for quarterly regulatory releases Develop content for software documentation, set-up and configuration instructions and Flash Messages Communicates with HCA Business Owner and Outside Business Partners Attends project team meetings and participates in the development of the deployment schedule Prepares documentation and participates in HCA/3M Quarterly Operations Call Responds to requests from the business regarding the 3M HIS C&RS functionality Familiarity with data that is passed through bi-directional interfaces, impact of configuration settings, and complexities of dictionary and routine setup Serves as the subject matter expert regarding the use of 3M HIS product offerings and set up requirements including remote connectivity Serves as the IT&S 3M HIS C&RS product owner Collaborates with 3M HIS and other HIS external vendors regarding regulatory changes and industry standards Required Qualifications More than 5 years experience. College Graduate preferred. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association. Health Information Management coding and/or operational experience in an acute care environment and experience with HIM Information Systems is required. Prior experience with 3M HIS Coding and Reimbursement System and MEDITECH’s Abstracting application is preferred. Understanding of the Inpatient and Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems is required. Experience in an application development environment or other related experience will also be considered. Required Skills Strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership skills and experience working with diverse and complex projects Detailed oriented and analytical with good organization skills Ability to prioritize multiple activities and tasks simultaneously and adapt to a rapidly changing environment Possess strong problem and issue resolution skills and experience creating quality deliverables Possess good written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at various levels within and outside of the organization Highly motivated and be able to work independently with little supervision Education Qualifications College Graduate preferred. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association. Compensation/Benefits Relocation assistance is provided. Instructions for Resume Submission If interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Mary Perry at 616-344-5672 or mary.perry@hcahealthcare.com Top

Coding Compliance Audit Opportunity CHAN Healthcare Auditors Introduction: Imagine working for a company that is driven by its Mission, Vision and Core Values; a company that asks "WHAT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?” Imagine, too, that you have: MORE AUTONOMY: At CHAN, you'll work independently, while receiving industry-leading support and technology. MORE BALANCE: We believe it's important to balance our work and personal lives. Most of our auditors work regular hours at the hospital or health system they are assigned. MORE PERSONAL SATISFACTION: At CHAN, you’ll be able to witness and experience the impact that your recommendations have on your client’s day-to-day healthcare operations. Job Description: We are looking for exceptional and experienced Coding Compliance Managers who are self-motivated and ready for a unique challenge. The Coding Compliance Managers will work with senior staff, including the Corporate Responsibility Officer, to conduct coding compliance audits and inpatient and outpatient coding reviews. Required Qualifications: Qualified applicants must have the following: Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology preferred. RHIA, RHIT, or AHIMA coding certification required Acute care coding experience Knowledge of current Medicare regulations, including IPPS and OPPS Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with people at all levels of the organization Excellent verbal and written communication skills Compensation/Benefits Highly competitive compensation and relocation packages, medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, 401k, pension, tuition reimbursement, individual education budgets, exceptional development opportunities… Contact: Email resume to recruiter@chanllc.com or fax to 314-802-2067. Top

MSHA Coding Manager Mountain States Health Alliance Introduction Mountain States Health Alliance is a family of hospitals and healthcare facilities located in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Whether you are looking for a small community setting or a larger urban environment, Mountain States has opportunities for you. Job Description The MSHA Coding Manager has overall responsibility for patient Code Assignment and Chart Abstraction across the Mountain States Health Alliance system. As the coding and data quality expert, the incumbent is accountable for the accuracy of ICD-9-CM and CPT Codes and the appropriateness of DRG, APC, and ASC Group designations, enterprise-wide. The incumbent is the data owner and serves as the internal expert for data retrieval and aggregate reporting of current and historical coding statistics and trends. The person in this position develops and conducts ongoing coding and data quality education and training for Coding/Abstracting staff, as well as sessions designed for clinical and financial personnel throughout the organization, including Medical Staff. The incumbent serves as the resource to the organization for updates on Legislative and Third Party Payor changes related to coding and reimbursement. The person in this position serves as the first line of defense for the integrity of MSHA coding practices. Development of enterprise-wide coding policies, procedures and guidelines, and maintenance of the Corporate Coding Compliance Manual are included in the responsibilities of this position. The incumbent performs ongoing risk assessment for potential coding compliance problems, and creates and conducts internal coding audit programs and monitoring processes to insure appropriate practices. This individual participates in investigation efforts in conjunction with the Corporate Compliance Plan and Directives. In addition to the above roles, this position participates as a member of the management team of Medical Records and has direct management responsibilities for Coding/Abstracting staff and day to day coding operations. This position is responsible for consistent coding/abstracting processes MSHA-wide. The incumbent monitors Accounts Pending status on an ongoing basis and coordinates with Financial Services to insure timely coding/billing standards, which are critical to the success and financial viability of the organization. The incumbent is responsible for creating and managing that portion of the operational budget related to Coding/Abstracting. This position serves as the departmental Systems Administrator for the 3M Coding Software products, and is the IS liaison for the SMS Medical Records Abstraction module. Initiative, perseverance, sound judgment, and a high aptitude for organization and attention to detail are required to carry out job duties. Proven project management skills are essential to effectively manage multiple, concurrent activities, with distinct and competing deadlines. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent interpersonal, team-building skills required to successfully interact with all levels of personnel, including Senior Management and the Medical Staff, federal, state, local and regulatory agencies, legal counsel and consultants. The incumbent must be a strong leader, teacher, coach and role model for "good coder syndrome," with a strong work ethic and commitment to basic ethical and auditing principles. Required Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related fields is preferred. RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credentials are required, along with specialized education and strong experience in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 Coding. Five (5) years coding and/or auditing experience and/or three (3) years of management experience in Health Information Management preferred. Knowledge of principles of Medicare reimbursement is required, and knowledge of Tenncare reimbursement desired. Experience with computerized data systems is required; specific knowledge and experiences related to 3M coding software products and the MSHA's hospital information system desired. Significant professional experiences working with clinical records, billing, clinical data integration and analysis are required. Instructions for Resume Submission Kellee Blevins BlevinsKR@msha.com www.msha.com Fax: 423-431-6189 MSHA Corporate Human Resources 3135 Peoples Street, Suite 303 Johnson City, TN 37604 Top

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