PeaceHealth

Introduction:

PeaceHealth is hiring for a Director of Coding & Charge Capture!

Do you enjoy or have a talent for…

• Providing effective and developing other coding leaders
• Strategically leading operational implementation for network and system coding projects
• Assisting in developing business proposals and the integration of new business
• Creating infrastructure and standards to achieve outcomes

Job Description:

Based in the beautiful Portland metro-area, our PeaceHealth Services Center is actively recruiting for a Director of Coding and Charge Capture professional to join our team. With strategic and operational vision, this healthcare compliance expert will create infrastructure for current and future regulatory changes. In support of our goals, workflow standardization, and future preparation, we are looking for a champion of process improvement to ensure coding accuracy throughout PeaceHealth as we continue to expand in response to our community’s growing needs.

Required Qualifications:

A successful Director of Coding and Charge Capture must have the following qualifications…

• Five years’ relevant HIM coding leadership experience
• Significant experience as a Coder, ambulatory, emergency, outpatient, and inpatient preferred
• Bachelors’ degree, preferably in Health Information Management and/or Healthcare Administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCA (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC, or CCS-P preferred
• Expertise in healthcare compliance and experience with accreditation standards preferred

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree, preferably in Health Information Management and/or Healthcare Administration

Compensation/Benefits: Instructions for Resume Submission:

Interested? For a complete job description and to submit your application, visit us at jobs.peacehealth.org today!

Apply Online:

http://jobs.peacehealth.org

University of Washington Medicine

Introduction:

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. UW Medicine owns or operates Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medical Center, a network of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics that provide primary care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and other owned, operated or affiliated entities as appropriate. In addition, UW Medicine shares in the ownership and governance of Children’s University Medical Group and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance a partnership among UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, and Seattle Children’s. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

UW Medicine’s HIM department is a shared services organization, which supports the facility coding services, and some professional services, for UWMC and HMC. Additionally, the Coding Compliance Analyst supports ICD-10 questions for all UW Medicine including UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Airlift Northwest, UW School of Medicine, UW Physicians Network, Northwest Physician Network, Valley Physician Network, and UW Neighborhood Clinics. The Coding Compliance Analyst could have responsibility for reviewing documentation and coding from all UW Medicine entities.

Job Description:

The Coding Compliance Analyst is responsible for performing daily activities related to auditing, education and training of one or more content areas HIM has coding oversight for. Coding Analysts serve as experts in their respective content area(s), respond to general coding questions (ICD, DRG, CPT and HCPCS), engage in the development and/or implementation of audit/monitoring plans, participate in the development and/or delivery of educational and outreach materials, report on unit activities, maintain unit records, monitor regulatory developments, and help develop Coding program policies and procedure. Coding Compliance Analysts possess a high level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology in order to code the highly complex records of a Level I trauma center.

The Coding Compliance Analyst will support coding and documentation improvement with HIM and UW Medicine. The Responsibilities will include review, education and training of current ICD, DRG, CPT and HCPCS documentation and coding, analysis of current documentation and documentation requirements. Additionally, this position will provide Coding and Clinical Documentation (CDI) expertise to the Coding and CDI teams at all UW Medicine entities. All Coding Compliance Analysts function as part of a departmental team to accomplish department activities, and work cooperatively with other HIM and UW Medicine staff to identify and resolve shared issues and concerns. May participate in committees and serve on process improvement projects as assigned.

The clinical environment which is supported by multiple EMR applications, across entities with varied structures & practices, is made up of complex sets of multi-disciplinary clinical and administrative workflows across care settings. The HIM Coding Compliance Analyst needs an understanding of each HIM Coding, CDI, UM, Revenue Cycle and PFS processes and the processes across UW Medicine. The assignment of codes across UW Medicine spans multiple departments, systems, clinical settings, Clinical Documentation programs, and workflows. An understanding of the Coding users and workflows and their integration with each other as well as impact on related projects is critical to the successful of the HIM Analyst Team. This position may provide access to restricted or confidential information including: employee and patient information, medical center strategic plans and initiatives, financial information or other sensitive materials and information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Business Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Current coding certification of a minimum of one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CIC, COC, CIRCC, RCC.
• Minimum of 3 years increasingly responsible related experience, including coding auditing, analysis, education and training.
• Coding and documentation expertise in either inpatient or outpatient facility coding
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding principles and guidelines.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and electronic medical records systems.
• Proven communication, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Successful experience in working both independently and in teams within a multifaceted, highly matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of management and medical staff.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, and accurately complete highly detailed work.

Preferred Qualifications: Education Qualifications: Compensation/Benefits:

4333 Brooklyn Ave NE

 Apply Online:

http://bit.ly/UWMEDICINE

University of Washington Medicine

Introduction:

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. UW Medicine owns or operates Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medical Center, a network of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics that provide primary care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and other owned, operated or affiliated entities as appropriate. In addition, UW Medicine shares in the ownership and governance of Children’s University Medical Group and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance a partnership among UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, and Seattle Children’s. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

UW Medicine’s HIM department is a shared services organization, which supports the facility coding services, and some professional services, for UWMC and HMC. Additionally, the Coding Compliance Analyst supports ICD-10 questions for all UW Medicine including UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Airlift Northwest, UW School of Medicine, UW Physicians Network, Northwest Physician Network, Valley Physician Network, and UW Neighborhood Clinics. The Coding Compliance Analyst could have responsibility for reviewing documentation and coding from all UW Medicine entities.

Job Description:

The Coding Compliance Analyst is responsible for performing daily activities related to auditing, education and training of one or more content areas HIM has coding oversight for. Coding Analysts serve as experts in their respective content area(s), respond to general coding questions (ICD, DRG, CPT and HCPCS), engage in the development and/or implementation of audit/monitoring plans, participate in the development and/or delivery of educational and outreach materials, report on unit activities, maintain unit records, monitor regulatory developments, and help develop Coding program policies and procedure. Coding Compliance Analysts possess a high level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology in order to code the highly complex records of a Level I trauma center.

The Coding Compliance Analyst will support coding and documentation improvement with HIM and UW Medicine. The Responsibilities will include review, education and training of current ICD, DRG, CPT and HCPCS documentation and coding, analysis of current documentation and documentation requirements. Additionally, this position will provide Coding and Clinical Documentation (CDI) expertise to the Coding and CDI teams at all UW Medicine entities. All Coding Compliance Analysts function as part of a departmental team to accomplish department activities, and work cooperatively with other HIM and UW Medicine staff to identify and resolve shared issues and concerns. May participate in committees and serve on process improvement projects as assigned.

The clinical environment which is supported by multiple EMR applications, across entities with varied structures & practices, is made up of complex sets of multi-disciplinary clinical and administrative workflows across care settings. The HIM Coding Compliance Analyst needs an understanding of each HIM Coding, CDI, UM, Revenue Cycle and PFS processes and the processes across UW Medicine. The assignment of codes across UW Medicine spans multiple departments, systems, clinical settings, Clinical Documentation programs, and workflows. An understanding of the Coding users and workflows and their integration with each other as well as impact on related projects is critical to the successful of the HIM Analyst Team. This position may provide access to restricted or confidential information including: employee and patient information, medical center strategic plans and initiatives, financial information or other sensitive materials and information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Business Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
  Current coding certification of a minimum of one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CIC, COC, CIRCC, RCC.
• Minimum of 3 years increasingly responsible related experience, including coding auditing, analysis, education and training.
• Coding and documentation expertise in either inpatient or outpatient facility coding
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding principles and guidelines.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and electronic medical records systems.
• Proven communication, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Successful experience in working both independently and in teams within a multifaceted, highly matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of management and medical staff.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, and accurately complete highly detailed work.

Apply Online:

http://bit.ly/UWHIRES

Whitman Hospital and Medical Center

 Introduction:

Whitman Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a detail oriented Health Information Management Coder to join the Heath Information Management team!

Job Description:

This is a full-time position located in Colfax, Washington. The successful candidate is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting both inpatient and outpatient claims in the following service areas: surgery, emergency room, radiology, laboratory, ambulatory, gastroenterology, and cataract surgery records to ensure appropriate reimbursement and statistical maintenance.

Position Details:

Full-Time

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• CPR certified within thirty (30) days of hire and maintained while employed.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two (2) or more years previous hospital coding and RHIT experience.
• Computer experience required and familiarity with an encoder.
• Experience with Meditech 6.1.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply Online:

 https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=wh156

Confluence Health

Introduction:

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, WA is growing!

Who We Are:

Confluence Health is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes two hospitals and more than 40 medical specialties, to provide comprehensive medical care in North Central Washington. With over 270 physicians and 150 advanced practice clinicians, Confluence Health is the major medical provider between Seattle and Spokane. Our goal is to deliver high-quality, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective care close to home. Staying on the leading edge of healthcare innovation is important, so we invest in technology—to provide better care for our patients and allow our providers to operate at the highest level.

Our Mission:

We are dedicated to improving our patients’ health by providing safe, high-quality care in a compassionate and cost-effective manner.

Our Vision:

To become the highest value rural healthcare system in the nation that improves health, quality of life, and is a source of pride to those who work here.

Job Description:

Confluence Health is seeking a Compliance Director to maintain and continuously update an effective corporate compliance program consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and organizational values. The Compliance Director functions as an independent and objective resource that evaluates, resolves, and promotes compliance concerns within the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• BA degree required; Masters or Juris Doctor preferred.
• 6 years of supervisory or management experience.
• 6 years of experience in a healthcare organization.
• Experience in healthcare regulatory compliance and strong knowledge of government payer health plans.
• Confluence Health employees may substitute a Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years of relevant leadership experience with CHVS Leadership certification.
• Must live in Confluence Health service area.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Maintains strong oral and written communication skills, project management skills, problem solving skills, and change management skills.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.
• Strong presentation skills with large and small audiences.
• Thorough research skills.
• Ability to develop partnerships, teamwork, and good working relationships.
• Understands the complexities of a large organization – involves others as appropriate.
• Demonstrates sound business judgment.

 

Instructions for Resume Submission:

To Apply:

For a full job description and to apply on-line, go to https://www.healthcaresource.com/confluencehealth/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=100011379 .

For more information about Confluence Health visit our website at https://www.confluencehealth.org/career-opportunities/ .

If you’d like to speak with a Recruiter directly, please email us at Rebecca.Wright@confluencehealth.org .

Apply Online: https://www.healthcaresource.com/confluencehealth/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=100011379%20

Seattle Children’s

Introduction:

Make a Difference at Seattle Children’s!

Our programs are ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report magazine. We provide family-centered care, conduct leading-edge pediatric research and serve as an advocate for child health.

Founded in 1907, Seattle Children’s provides excellent patient care with compassion and respect, and conducts cutting-edge pediatric research. We also serve as a respected educational resource for parents and healthcare professionals alike.

At Seattle Children’s, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork – not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us.

Job Description:

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Medical Editor/Transcriptionists and Lead Medical Editor/Transcriptionist, overseeing work performed, creating/maintaining regular and holiday work schedules, and managing requests for time off. Responsible for coordinating and maintaining on-going quality improvement processes for Transcription Services; ensures accuracy and completeness of medical/surgical reports; provides training, education and general problem-solving for assigned staff in order to accurately complete or correct reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or two (2) years of college coursework
• Minimum of three (3) years as a medical transcriptionist in a multi-specialty inpatient environment
• Experience working with dictation, voice recognition and transcription information systems
• Required Credentials: N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Medical Transcription training program at a Community College
• Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT)
• Previous supervisory experience
• Voice recognition editing and transcription experience
• Pediatric transcription experience
• Teaching hospital experience
• Outpatient clinic experience

 

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply Online: https://www3.apply2jobs.com/seattlechildrens/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=15214&CurrentPage=1

United Audit Systems, Inc.

Introduction:

UASI is currently seeking experienced Coding Managers for available Interim Coding Manager engagements. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an HIM management role

Job Description:

• Responsible for the management of staff within the coding department and provides direction, training, and support to ensure the goals of the department are achieved
• Manage the DNFB, denied claims, and problem accounts
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels including managing staff schedules for vacations and other requests for time off
• Provide support and technical assistance to staff performing coding
• Monitor productivity of staff to ensure production goals are achieved
• Perform quality audits to ensure standards are met
• Work with other departments within the hospital as needed

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an HIM management role and is flexible, detail-oriented, has the ability to be a positive influence on others and adapts well to change. Additional qualifications include:

• RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification
• Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field (preferred not required)
• A minimum of five years’ Supervisory experience in the HIM arena
• The ability to travel on-site

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field (preferred not required)

Compensation/Benefits:

UASI recognizes that our HIM Professionals are our greatest asset an in return for your talents we offer a dynamic work environment, top salaries, and a full benefit package. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (PPO and HSA plans available)
• Short/Long-Term disability, accrued PTO, 401(K) and referral bonuses
• Educational Allowance
• UASI’s unique approach to employee appreciation which includes birthday recognition, holiday gift selections and years of service awards
• Corporate Credit Card for travel expenses

Instructions for Resume Submission:

For more information, please give us a call: 800-526-0594 or send us an email: HR@uasisolutions.com

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.

Apply Online: https://uasisolutions.com/join-our-team/careers

Reimbursement Management Consultants, Inc.

Introduction:

AT RMC we LOVE our staff!
We offer a great opportunity for the right person. Work from home!

Job Description:

We currently are looking for remote professional fee surgical coders to join our team. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional fee coding as well as surgical coding experience. Must have current AHIMA or AAPC credentials. We do provide orientation and training, as well as a company laptop. Coding quality reviews and an accuracy rate of 95% is required.
RMC is committed to providing superior services to our clients, and therefore we are big on continually educating our staff. We pay all of our staff’s annual AHIMA or AAPC dues, provide an education fund, provide free CEU opportunities, and many other great benefits!

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional fee coding and surgical coding experience.

• Current AHIMA or AAPC credential – RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or CCS-P

• Significant education and training in ICD-10, including experience being audited and monitored for ICD-10 coding accuracy preferred.

• Maintain 95% accuracy and meet productivity standards.

• Will be required to pass RMC’s coding test.

• Professional, computer savvy, and friendly!

• Will be required to pass a background and drug test.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Please send resume or any questions to Angie Kurasz at akurasz@rmcinc.org, or visit www.rmcinc.org/opportunities for more information.

Apply Online: http://www.rmcinc.org/opportunities%20

Reimbursement Management Consultants, Inc.

Introduction:

RMC is hiring!

At RMC we LOVE our staff! We offer a great opportunity for the right person. Work from home!

Job Description:

RMC is looking for 2-3 great remote inpatient coders to join our Team! 5+ years recent inpatient coding required with experience in inpatient psychiatric (IPF) desired. RHIT, and/or CCS required. Must have current AHIMA credentials. We do provide orientation and training, as well as a company Laptop. Accuracy rate of 95% is required.

RMC is committed to providing superior services to our clients, and therefore we are big on continually educating our staff. We pay all of our staff’s annual AHIMA dues and provide an education fund, provide free CEU opportunities, and many other great benefits!

Required Qualifications:

• Significant education and training in ICD-10, including experience being audited and monitored for ICD-10 coding accuracy preferred.
• Maintain 95% accuracy and meet productivity standards.
• Will be required to pass RMC’s coding test.
• Professional, computer savvy, and friendly!

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Contact Person: Angie Kurasz

Email address: akurasz@rmcinc.org

Apply Online: http://www.rmcinc.org/opportunities.html

VitalWare

Introduction:

With an unwavering commitment to service and support, VitalWare empowers providers and partners to realize revenue cycle success through innovative documentation, coding, billing and auditing solutions.

Job Description:

The Coding Integrity Auditor/Analyst performs ICD-10-CM/PCS and/or CPT code auditing activities as defined by VitalWare client contracts for audit service. The Coding Integrity Auditor/Analyst contributes to the ongoing development and refinement of proprietary audit tools. This position also provides education to audit clients as required by the deliverables of the contract and acts as coding subject matter expert as needed.

The Coding Integrity Auditor/Analyst must be self-motivated and use independent judgment while working with minimal direction. He/she will function as a coding and billing subject matter expert providing guidance and specific source documentation to VitalWare clients specific to the areas of health information management, coding, billing and related compliance. This will be done via VitalWare’s MyAdvisor and VitalAlert functions as well as through routine webinars and other venues/processes as determined by client requests/needs.

The Coding Integrity Auditor/Analyst will be chiefly accountable for responding to and managing VitalWare’s MyAdvisor forum of client-submitted questions creating a library of guidelines related to specific, real-world scenarios. He/she will also have primary responsibility of developing, researching, analyzing and writing the content for VitalWare’s VitalAlerts. These Alerts are intended to assist VitalWare’s clients to quickly identify and respond to coding and regulatory changes that affect the healthcare revenue cycle.

The Coding Integrity Auditor/Analyst also supports the Coding and Content Quality Team as needed with VitalWare software content review and analysis.

Required Qualifications:

Specialized knowledge

Knowledge of hospital inpatient/outpatient and physician payment systems.
Prefer hands-on experience with charge capture integrity and payer edits resolution
Must be experienced with coding software (encoding, grouper, and abstracting software).

Skills

Strong written, listening and verbal communication skills required; previous technical and/or business writing skills preferred.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong data analysis and research skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with intermediate PC skills in Word, Excel, Outlook required. Advanced keyboarding skills.

Abilities

 Advanced problem solving and high analytical skills required.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently addressing objectives without supervision.
 Able to handle and resolve issues/objections diplomatically and respectfully.

Other characteristics such as personal characteristics

Flexibility and a comfort with a fast-paced environment where areas of focus can change quickly.

Professional Certification

One of the following certifications is required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT); or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Experience

Minimum of 10 years inpatient/outpatient combined coding experience required.
Minimum of 5 years coding experience in a hospital environment required.
Previous auditing, consulting and/or education experience preferred.

Education Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.
1-2 years college in related field preferred.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

Salary is dependent on qualifications. This position is a remote work position with full benefits available.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Email resumes to dougpicatti@vitalware.com

Apply Online: http://careerassist.ahima.org/jobseeker/job/35277469/coding-integrity-auditoranalyst/vitalware/?str=1&max=25&keywords=coding%20integrity&vnet=0&long=1

 

Comprehensive Life Resources

Introduction:

Research laws in relation to medical records retention and release of electronic personal health information (E-PHI). Organize medical record documentation in preparation for electronic data entry of records disclosures, sorting, scanning and indexing. Analyze processes and write workflows to build disclosure management processes. Ensure proper client episode for data entry of the medical record disclosure documentation when releasing records from the chart. Forward specific medical record documentation to outside providers
via the electronic ROI process. Meet medical records department standards for Electronic scanning, indexing, and filing. Analyze, format, print and mail records to clients and providers. Maintain confidentiality and security of medical records and scanning equipment in compliance with HIPAA standards. Fax medical record documentation in accordance to Release of Information, ensuring confidentiality. Provide customer service to clients,
providers, and other customers for Release of Information. Maintain a professionally friendly and customer-service oriented team member. Contributes to the success of the organization, keeping current on new developments within Comprehensive Life Resources and by performing other duties as needed or assigned.

Job Description:

Analyze medical record data; maintain the electronically filing medical record documentation by verifying the completeness, accuracy and entry into the computerized medical records. Maintain confidentiality and security of medical records and scanning equipment in compliance with HIPPA standards. Provide assistance to the Health Information Manager in writing detailed and complex workflow procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Medical Office or Health Information Management preferred. Pursuing or have RHIT certification required. Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience with MS Office. Knowledge of Release of Information laws and HIPAA guidelines. Project management skills a plus. Previous electronic health records experience with charts and scanning preferred. Must have excellent customer service skills. Satisfactory results from criminal background search.

Copy/paste or click on link to apply:

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