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JOB BOARD
Welcome to our Job Board. If you would like to place an available
job on this page, please contact:
Wanda M. Johnson, RHIT
Executive Director
THIMA
Telephone: (931) 967-4700
E-Mail: Wanda@thima.org
Posted April 22, 2008
Manager – Clinical Coding and Charge Entry, UT Medical Group, Inc., Memphis, TN
POSITION SUMMARY
Develops and implements optimum work processes that integrate effective coding and charge entry functions across the organization.
Ensures solutions address organizational complexity associated with professional billing and reflects variations due to contracted services,
drug studies, multiple departments and multiple work-settings etc. Acts as resource to departments to develop coding competencies for providers.
Ensures that billing conforms to applicable guidelines and regulations and is based on medical record documentation. Leverages resources for
charge entry e.g TES, Claims Manager to ensure they are effective. Acts as resource for clinics in charge entry and other IDX applications.
KEY RESULT AREAS
· Develop and implement optimal charge-capture processes for all ambulatory and inpatient settings.
· Leads staff in the assessment, collection and reporting of services.
· Develops processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coding data.
· Effective submission and acceptance of all coding information.
· Develops training and education and serves as a resource to coding staff, physicians, and other staff
· Acts as resource to departments to develop coding competencies for providers
· Leads process improvement initiatives in coding and charge entry
· Documents work processes and publishes for all ambulatory settings
· Leverages resources for charge entry e.g TES, Claims Manager to ensure they are effective.
· Acts as resource for clinics in charge entry and other IDX applications.
· Maintain key operational indicators for bench marking
· Develop effective relationships with hospital partners
· Regulatory Compliance in Medicare teaching physician rules, coding and medical record documentation guidelines
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
§ Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or Health related field
§ 5 yrs experience in ICD9 and CPT coding
§ RHIA or Coding certification required.
§ Five years of progressive managerial experience in a medical environment with at least one year of direct management
responsibility in a clinical setting
§ Coding experience in an academic medical center practice is preferred.
Email responses to open.jobs@UTMG.org or fax to (901) 722-2080
Visit us on the web at http://www.utmedicalgroup.com/
Posted April 22, 2008
Health Information Professional, Erlanger Health System – Level 1 Trauma Center - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Seeking a registered, certified, or eligible Health Information professional responsible for the coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters,
as well as resolution of billing issues related to accurate coding. Responsible for the reconciliation of billing account problems related to coding.
Responsible for working with the Medical Staff to offer documentation education to secure all legitimate DRG opportunities. Also responsible for
data quality reviews on specified records, resolution of DRG/APG/ASC coding changes with third party payers and provide structured educational programs.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to optimally code inpatient and outpatient encounters, as well as:
-Demonstrate knowledge of the various payment schemes for inpatient and outpatient encounters.
-Have the ability to be flexible regarding the type of encounter to be coded.
-Ability to work in a self-directed team by taking and giving direction and sharing in the responsibility of the team.
-Ability to relate statistical data into graphs for production and CQI purposes.
-Be self-motivated and able to evaluate the scope daily work, have time management skills to accomplish the work evaluated.
-Must have and keep license current by participating in continuing education.
-Provide management a copy of her/his certificate and a copy of the yearly membership card.
Experience:
-Must demonstrate knowledge of coding, and maintain quality coding standards to support this position.
-Ability to follow standard practices in coding and reimbursement.
-Demonstrate the knowledge of optimization of coding for reimbursement.
-Computer literate with nCoder+ in a windows environment, also basic work processing skills, knowledge of MS Office and a basic graphics package.
-Possess excellent communication skills both written and oral.
-Demonstration of sound judgment and organizational ability.
Licensure:
-Current RHIT or RHIA with CCS certification.
-RN with 3 years coding background and CCS certification.
About Erlanger Health System
Erlanger is a non-profit, academic teaching center located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With a history that dates back more than a century,
Erlanger is recognized as one of the nation's finest public hospitals and a leader in healthcare. Each year, more than a quarter of a million
people are treated by the team of healthcare professionals who are part of Erlanger. Erlanger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please apply at www.erlanger.org
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