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Employee must have a minimum 3 years’ hospital auditing experience in the following areas- same day surgery, ED to include drug administration, facility E/M and procedures, and OPD (radiology, laboratory and others). The individual must demonstrate knowledge and the ability to audit and code utilizing ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS guidelines. Exposure and proficient use and understanding of billing documents (UB04, Remittance Advice), electronic medical records and current understanding of Medicare OPPS payment/theory is critical. Must demonstrate understanding of hospital CCI edits, modifiers, LCD/medical necessity requirements. Specialty auditing experience i.e. IR, oncology and cardiology are a plus. I10 certified training a PLUS.

Required Qualifications:

The individual must be proficient and have an intermediate knowledge in computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word along with Outlook. Speaking and writing skills are key and are incorporated into auditing projects and client solutions.

Other attributes include a self-motivator, able to evaluate the scope of each day’s work and display time management skills to accomplish the work evaluated. Some travel is required.

Education Qualifications:

Yearly salary based on experience, motivation and productivity with full medical benefits and 401K.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please send resumes to amanganaro@hraa.com.

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Introduction:

HRAA has sought to carefully attract key experienced personnel from the industry and create a team whose sole focus is upon revenue integrity issues impacting the healthcare community. Our team draws on extensive experience from working in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, insurance providers and integrated delivery organizations to analyze and identify compliance risks to ensure revenue integrity. The staff includes professionals from finance, health information management, managed care contracting, the business office environment, nursing, ICD-9-CM coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, utilization review, reimbursement management, information technology, and auditing backgrounds.

Our positions have outstanding growth potential and we offer competitive compensation, fully paid health benefits, and a bonus plan.

HRAA was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2011 by the Florida Business Journal.

Job Description:

Minimum 3 years’ hospital experience - ICD-9-CM and CPT knowledge of same day surgery, ED to include drug administration, facility E/M and procedures, and OPD (radiology, laboratory and others). Specialty coding plus charge capture experience i.e. IR, oncology, cardiology, ED are a plus.

Required Qualifications:

Must have understanding of the hospital CCI edits, modifiers, LCD/medical necessity requirements, and OPPS theory. Knowledge of computer skills required. Looking for individuals that want to grow into the future of ICD-10!

Education Qualifications:

Minimum High School Grad with RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPCH.

Compensation/Benefits:

Hourly rate based on experience with full medical benefits and 401K.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please forward resumes to amanganaro@hraa.com.

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Introduction:

NHC HealthCare is located in Anniston, Alabama. We are looking for a director of our department. NHC is a 151 bed long term care center. We average approximately 50 admissions per month and we are a leader in our area for excellent healthcare.

Job Description:

Be able to understand Medical Record Systems, including filing. Understand and utilize Medical terminology, ICD-9 coding principles, concurrent and discharge analysis procedures, medical legal aspects and possess management skills for a long term care center.

Required Qualifications:

We prefer a credentialed candidate.

Compensation/Benefits:

Dependent on experience and educational background.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Email resume to bhelton@nhcscr.com or mail to:

Becky Helton
2300 Coleman Road
Anniston, Al 36207
Phone: (256) 831-5730

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Introduction:

Clinical Documentation Specialist
Atlanta Area, Georgia (approximately 40 minutes outside the city)

Are you ready to experience a new quality of life in an upscale rural community, just 40 minutes outside Atlanta? Enjoy long warm summers and short mild winters with convenient access to some of the best entertainment, cultural and educational offerings in the nation. Other area attractions include expansive parks, ice skating rinks, horseback riding, world-class golf courses and water skiing. Our client is a highly progressive JOINT COMMISSION accredited regional health system (not-for-profit) with approximately 30 outpatient practices.

Job Description:

Responsibilities will include:

• Completing admission reviews of patient records within 24 hours of admission for a specified patient population in order to evaluate the clinical documentation used to assign the principal diagnosis, pertinent secondary diagnoses, and procedures for accurate and optimal DRG assignment

• Conducting follow-up reviews of patients as necessary to support and assign a final DRG assignment upon patient discharge

• Querying physicians regarding missing, unclear, or conflicting medical record documentation and obtaining additional documentation within the medical record when needed

• Collaborating with case managers, nursing staff, coding staff and other ancillary staff regarding interaction with physicians on documentation and resolve physician queries prior to patient discharge

• Participating in the analysis and trending of statistical data for specific documentation needs, coding and reimbursement issues identified through daily documentation reviews and aggregate data analysis

• Facilitating change processes required to capture needed documentation, such as form design

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or comparable education

• RHIA or RHIT with CCS certification with 2-5 years acute care coding experience OR RHIA or RHIT with 3-5 years acute care coding experience OR RN or LPN with CCS certification with 2-5 years coding experience

• Ability to be flexible in work schedule and job assignments

• Excellent written, communication and organizational skills

• Experience with an electronic medical record and ability to use various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, etc.

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive base salary, superb benefits & relocation assistance.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

All inquiries and resumes will be handled in complete confidence. Contact our offices today for more details!

Erica Strahl | Recruitment Specialist
Galileo Search, LLC
Telephone: (770) 522.4948 ext. 102
Toll-free: (800) 680.6130 ext. 102
estrahl@galileosearch.com

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Introduction:

Maxim Health Information Services is a leader in providing quality health information management (HIM) and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) services to healthcare organizations across the country. Maxim Health Information Services has jobs for experienced healthcare professionals to support its offerings to customers, including on-site coding support, remote coding services, auditing and review services, education and training, HIM outsourcing, services to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and clinical documentation improvement. Maxim provides short-term, long-term, and permanent placement staffing solutions. Employees may travel or work remotely in full-time or part-time positions.

Job Description:

Maxim Health Information Services (MHIS) is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist for positions nationwide. The responsibilities are primarily to review medical records concurrently within the requesting facilities and determine if there are gaps in documentation; if so, query the physicians appropriately to clarify the documentation to support and then record the appropriate working MS-DRGs. As part of the interview process, candidates for the CDI Specialist positions will be interviewed by Maxim’s account executives and Director of CDI, as well as the client if they so desire. A CDI-focused set of questions will be provided to determine depth of CDI capabilities and familiarity of the CDI process. Depending on the candidate’s background, knowledge/depth of CDI experience and basic interview result and Maxim’s capability, candidates may be mentored prior to being placed on a client site.

Required Qualifications:

Two types of credentials are acceptable:

• HIM professional candidates must be credentialed as an RHIA or RHIT and have experience in ICD-9CM hospital based coding. HIM management experience is a plus.

• Clinical candidates must be credentialed as an MD, PA, RN, BSN, (C-CDIS is a plus). Strong clinical background for a minimum of three years in Med-Surg, ICU or Surgery experience is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

For both HIM and Nursing candidates - optional but a large plus:

• Case Management/Utilization review experience

• Clinical Documentation Specialist Hospital experience

• Certification as a Certified Documentation Improvement Specialist

• Worked as a CDI Consultant

Compensation/Benefits:

Maxim offers the following benefits:

• Rewarding placements

• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and 401(k) Plan

• Competitive pay

• Hassle-free travel-no fees for flight, hotel or car rental!

• Flexible scheduling

• Consistent workload

• Quality customer service-available 24 hours/day

• Referral bonuses

• Discounted coding books

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please email your resume to careers@maxhealth.com or fax to (877) 316-8245, Attention CDIS Jobs. Maxim Health Information Services Delivering Results, Growing Careers.

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Introduction:

Quorum Health Resources (“QHR”), a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients in 38 states across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firm in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. QHR’s expertise extends to all types of health care facilities — large urban hospitals, non-profit hospitals, university teaching centers, sole community providers, rural facilities and suburban hospitals. Our corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood, TN.

For more information, go to www.qhr.com.

Job Description:

The Sr. Consultant, Coding & HIM will participate in HIM/coding and Revenue Cycle engagements for QHR clients, focusing on coding quality, compliance and the role of coding in the revenue cycle process. This position is responsible for executing portions of the client project plan, meeting assigned deadlines, and identifying client opportunities. The Senior Consultant will work with the assigned Manager, Director or AVP to prepare client recommendations.

Scope of Position:

• Analyzes, evaluates and audits client facility medical records and billing records to ensure the accuracy of ICD-9-CM and CPT codes, DRG and APC assignment as well as adherence to coding policies and procedures (on-site and off-site)

• Identifies coding issues, including denial management issues, and provides recommendations on the appropriate solution to increase accuracy and improve coding competencies

• Provides education to coders based on the findings of the review

• Evaluates health information processes and systems to ensure cost effectiveness

• Participates in the planning and development of HIM policies and procedures for QHR client facilities

• Prepares client reports per prescribed QHR consulting guidelines

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

• Work as a team member with various disciplines for marketing/sales initiatives

• Performs other duties as assigned

• RELOCATION IS NOT REQUIRED, but must be willing to travel extensively

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical records, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is required

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines

• Subject matter expert in the areas of coding and reimbursement, including DRGs, APCs and OPPS regulations

• Proficient use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills as well as presentation skills

• Five or more years of inpatient coding experience in an acute hospital environment

• Experience using ICD-9 CM and CPT-4 coding specifications

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years healthcare consulting experience with a Big 4 consulting firm, preferred

• Additional certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician RHIT certifications preferred

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information or related discipline.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience

• To attract and retain the best professionals, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee assistance program, and much more

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply online directly at: http://www.qhr.com/other/employment

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Introduction:

Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Anniston Alabama. We are currently looking for an experience coder to work from home coding inpatient and outpatient records.

Job Description:

To review clinical documentation as appropriate to applying ICD-9CM and procedure coding on inpatient medical records. You will also be expected to code outpatient conditions and procedures following ICD-9 CM and CPT code guidelines for billing, and meeting regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications:

CPC-H Certified Professional Coder Hospital or CCS Certified Coding Specialist or RHIT Registered Health Information Technician or RHIA Registered Health Information Administrator

Preferred Qualifications:

3 to 5 years acute hospital coding experience.

Education Qualifications:

CPC-H or CCS or RHIT or RHIA

Compensation/Benefits:

To be discussed during the interview process.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please email to dcrew@rmccares.org

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Introduction:

Our client is an academic medical center comprised of four hospitals, a school of medicine, a physician practice group and a research park. Last year, revenues for the medical center exceeded $1BB, and future plans indicate it will continue to grow and expand market share. The medical center is in the top one-third of NIH grant recipients and has earned numerous accolades and awards, including ranking among U.S News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” and “Best Hospitals” and receiving the #1 Consumer Choice Award. The flagship hospital has earned Magnet© status and nearly 25% of its physicians were listed in “Best Doctors in America.”

Job Description:

As part of recent advancements and those planned for the future, the medical center now seeks a Director of Physician Compliance to assist in the re-development of this enhanced physician support system. Reporting to the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer, the Director will play a key role in determining optimum systems in compliance auditing and education, including developing the annual risk assessment. The Director will lead a staff of five to 10 and manage the department budget. Additionally, the Director will provide expertise in the selection of appropriate software and creation of superior department operating structures.

Required Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, the Director must bring substantial leadership experience in coding and billing compliance plan development and implementation in the professional fee billing area. Knowledge of multi-specialty coding/billing is essential as is knowledge of OIG audit/review practice standards. Additionally, experience in developing and leading a team of compliance staff is required. The new Director must bring experience in a comparably large and sophisticated healthcare system; experience in academic healthcare is a plus. At a minimum, the new Director must bring five to seven years of management/supervisory experience with a focus in compliance.

Education Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Coding certification or clinical credentials are highly desirable.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Interested candidates may submit credentials for confidential consideration or call for additional information:

Kathy Powell-Florip, President
kathy@alliancesearch.com
Phone: 800.208.6089

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Introduction:

Our client, the faculty practice plan of a nationally renowned academic healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest, includes 1,600 physicians and other healthcare practitioners who provided more than one million patient visits last year. Practice plan physicians provide care in two world-class teaching hospitals (one of which is the only Level I trauma center in a four state region), two community hospitals, a joint venture cancer care hospital and a community primary care clinic network. Along with virtually all medical specialties, practice plan physicians offer services in seven specialized centers and institutes. As part of the preeminent research institution in the region, practice plan physicians attract patients from surrounding states and the world. The School of Medicine has been ranked as the best primary-care medical school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for the 16th consecutive year. Ten of its teaching programs also ranked in the Top 10 of their respective categories, nationally. The organization’s biomedical research programs have consistently earned some of the top NIH grant funding, ranking in the top three recipients in the most recent three years. Last year, approximately 850 medical students and 1,100 residents and fellows participated in educational programs at the medical university. The Coding and Charge Capture department is staffed by approximately 45 coders, led by two managers and four supervisors. All coders are certified. It also includes a third manager responsible for implementation of key coding initiatives, as well as the charge/data entry function. This area is staffed by two analysts, a special services coordinator and six clerical/data entry individuals. The Director has dotted line management responsibility for an additional 18 departmentally based coders. Most recently, the department centralized most coders in one location and completed a software upgrade.

Job Description:

The practice plan now seeks a Director of Coding and Charge Capture to position the department as a credible, top-performing team by creating a culture of shared mission, performance improvement, customer service, quality, and productivity while maximizing operational efficiency through optimization of technology.

Required Qualifications:

Top candidates must demonstrate success as a change-agent and have a track record of creating and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Experience in professional fee coding is required, as is success in an academic healthcare environment. Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills are requisite, as well as demonstrated success working in a multi-disciplinary environment. In addition, a minimum of five years of management experience in an environment of comparable size and complexity is required.

Education Qualifications:

Minimum credentials include a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and CPC (AAPC) or CCS-P certification; a master’s degree is highly desirable.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Interested candidates may submit credentials for confidential consideration or call for additional information:

Kathy Powell-Florip, President
kathy@alliancesearch.com
Phone: 800.208.6089

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Introduction:

Our client, the faculty practice plan of a nationally renowned academic healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest, includes 1,600 physicians and other healthcare practitioners who provided more than one million patient visits last year. Practice plan physicians provide care in two world-class teaching hospitals (one of which is the only Level I trauma center in a four state region), two community hospitals, a joint venture cancer care hospital and a community primary care clinic network. Along with virtually all medical specialties, practice plan physicians offer services in seven specialized centers and institutes. As part of the preeminent research institution in the region, practice plan physicians attract patients from surrounding states and the world. The School of Medicine has been ranked as the best primary-care medical school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for the 16th consecutive year. Ten of its teaching programs also ranked in the Top 10 of their respective categories nationally. The organization’s biomedical research programs have consistently earned some of the top NIH grant funding, ranking in the top three recipients in the most recent three years. Last year, approximately 850 medical students and 1,100 residents and fellows participated in educational programs at the medical university. The Coding and Charge Capture department is staffed by approximately 45 coders, led by two managers and four supervisors. All coders are certified. It also includes a third manager responsible for implementation of key coding initiatives, as well as the charge/data entry function. This area is staffed by two analysts, a special services coordinator and six clerical/data entry individuals. Recently, the department centralized most coders in one location and completed a software upgrade.

Job Description:

The Practice now seeks a Manager of Coding and Charge Capture to lead a team of surgical and anesthesia coders as it seeks to achieve gains in productivity and accuracy, through the inculcation of group and individual accountability. Reporting to the Director, the Manager will work closely with two peer managers to build synergy. The Manager will have responsibility for staff scheduling, workflow analysis and creation, mentoring, training and productivity monitoring.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must demonstrate experience in professional fee coding, specifically in anesthesia and the surgical specialties, and success in an academic healthcare organization of comparable size and complexity. Excellent leadership skills, including verbal and written communication skills, are requisite. Additionally, success in workflow analysis and productivity monitoring are essential. Experience utilizing electronic health records and billing systems is required, preferably EPIC Resolute.

Education Qualifications:

Minimum credentials include a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field or equivalent experience; CPC (AAPC) or CCS-P certification, as well as five years of progressively responsible management of billing and coding professional services.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Interested candidates may submit credentials for confidential consideration or call for additional information:

Kathy Powell-Florip, President
kathy@alliancesearch.com
Phone: 800.208.6089

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Under the direction and supervision of health information management (HIM), this classification is responsible for ensuring the cost effective, timely and efficient operation of assigned HIM department section(s) through supervision of personnel, oversight of section(s) functions and approved procedures. Schedules staff, evaluates employee job performance, initiates or recommends hiring, disciplinary and termination actions for final approval by the Director. Coordinates new employee orientation, educational activities and in-service training. Enforces the highest level of confidentiality, accuracy, timeliness and compliance with federal, state and local statutes, regulatory requirements and national member organizational standards (AHIMA). Applies “best practices” protocols in accordance with professional ethics. Serves as an advocate for confidentiality of all health information. Responds to the unique needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients as the need arises.

Required Qualifications:

• Several routes exist for entry into this classification:

1. A bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) with current Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential; supervisory experience preferred.

2. An associate’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) from a program approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) with current Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential and two years experience in a supervisory/coordinator/lead capacity with responsibilities relative to personnel management (selection, scheduling, evaluating and disciplining) required. Must successfully complete a series of pre-selected management courses through UAB Training and Development.

3. Internal UAB candidates must have either five years experience in the DRG Specialist classification with an associate’s degree (RHIT/RHIT eligible) or designated equivalent (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and three years) OR have five years experience in the Cancer Registrar classification (Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR/CTR) eligible).

• In lieu of previous personnel management experience, must successfully complete a series of pre-selected management courses through UAB Training and Development.

• All candidates must have knowledge of federal, state and local HIM regulatory environment.

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, sound leadership qualities and good interpersonal skills.

• Must have working knowledge of software applications and equipment specific to an HIM environment.

• Licensure / Certifications: RHIA or RHIT or CCS or CTR-See above minimum qualifications for details on certifications required.

• Serve as liaison between Outpatient Coding and other departments.

• Have knowledge of coding Interventional Radiology.

• Have knowledge of outpatient coding guidelines in relation to Medicare Guidelines.

Salary: $44,496 - $67,980 with excellent benefits

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply online at www.uabmedicine.org/careers

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Introduction:

1000+ bed hospital.

Our Mission: Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of society, particularly the citizens of Alabama, by providing innovative health services of exceptional value, a superior environment for the education of health professionals, and support for research that advances medical science.

Our Vision: The UAB Health System will enhance its role as a preeminent and well-integrated clinical enterprise, recognized as a leader in the advancement of medical science and the delivery of health-related services. With the School of Medicine, the Health System will create highly innovative, well-coordinated interdisciplinary services and partnering relationships that serve as a model for health education and service delivery.

Our Core Values: Own it. Be accountable, take action, and make it happen. Do right. Follow through, work with principles, and do no harm. Always care. Listen with empathy, be compassionate, and support those in need. Work together. Think win-win, build consensus, and play your role on the team.

Job Description:

To review clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance.

To code outpatient conditions and procedures (i.e. pathology, emergency department, GI endoscopy) according to the ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, the CPT Manual and CPT Assistant while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality, excellent service, accuracy and timeliness.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) program in Health Information Technology or Health Information Administrator program OR Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)or CCA credentialed

• Licensure/Certifications: Eligibility to write the national exam for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required unless CPC-H or CCA credentialed

• If eligible, the RHIA or RHIT credential must be obtained within six months

Min Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $13.10
Mid Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $16.50
Maximum Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $20.42

Introduction:

1000+ bed hospital.

Our Mission: Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of society, particularly the citizens of Alabama, by providing innovative health services of exceptional value, a superior environment for the education of health professionals, and support for research that advances medical science.

Our Vision: The UAB Health System will enhance its role as a preeminent and well-integrated clinical enterprise, recognized as a leader in the advancement of medical science and the delivery of health-related services. With the School of Medicine, the Health System will create highly innovative, well-coordinated interdisciplinary services and partnering relationships that serve as a model for health education and service delivery.

Our Core Values: Own it. Be accountable, take action, and make it happen. Do right. Follow through, work with principles, and do no harm. Always care. Listen with empathy, be compassionate, and support those in need. Work together. Think win-win, build consensus, and play your role on the team.

Job Description:

To review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnostic and procedural codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance

To code inpatient types (i.e. commercials, rehabilitative medicine admissions/discharges and interim bills according to the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality, excellent service, accuracy and timeliness.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) program in Health Information Technology or Health Information Administrator program with two years related experience required.

• Licensure/Certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required

Compensation/Benefits:

Min Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $17.56
Mid Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $22.55
Maximum Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $27.26

Excellent benefit package.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply online at www.uabmedicine.org/careers

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Job Description:

To review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnostic and procedural codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance.

To code inpatient types (i.e. commercials, rehabilitative medicine admissions/discharges, outpatient surgery encounter requiring CPT expertise) according to the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality, excellent service, accuracy and timeliness.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) program in Health Information Technology or Health Information Administrator program OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

• Work e Licensure/Certifications Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required

Education Qualifications:

See above

Compensation/Benefits:

Min Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $15.91
Mid Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $20.48
Maximum Hourly Rate of Pay (non-exempt) $24.67

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply online at www.uabmedicine.org/careers

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Introduction:

IOD Incorporated, a leader in release of information for medical records, is seeking an Area Manager that will be reporting directly to the District Manager or Regional Vice President, the Area Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, productivity, quality, employees, and clients within a specific geographical area.

Job Description:

The Area Manager works in cooperation with all IOD corporate staff, field staff and clients.

Customer Centric:

• Maintains customer retention and satisfaction at 95% or greater. Is responsive to customer needs and anticipates problems and takes action to resolve them before they develop into significant customer dissatisfaction. Keeps the District Manager informed of customer issues.

• Completes IOD Account Profile document for all franchise accounts annually and maintains most current document on IOD Portal.

• Conducts monthly customer account review meetings in person with all franchise accounts. Meetings will follow the IOD account review agenda format and results and action plans will be documented on the IOD portal.

• Responds to customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.

• Escalates customer issues/concerns/problems in a pro-active and timely manner to district and regional management to timely resolve client issues.

• Ensures direct reports maintain established customer service standards.

Operation Centric:

• Visits with each site at least once a week for Named Accounts, twice a month for hospital clients and once a month for clinic clients within your franchise and checks in to the site by telephone as needed.

• Oversees and monitors customer facility operations. Works with field supervisors and staff to achieve desired results on tasks performed, accuracy, and drives quality assurance and performance improvement as needed.

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the meaningful financial metrics driving the Company business including revenue mix, revenue per business day, labor per payroll day, and labor productivity standards and utilizes this information to manage his/her book of business.

• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of PRISM, ADP eTime, SharePoint, Microsoft Business Intelligence, and the Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Word and utilizes these systems in the execution of responsibilities.

• Prepares facility and franchise budgets according to Company procedure and standards. Monitors franchise financial statements on a monthly basis.

• Monitors monthly facility and franchise financial profitability and takes timely action necessary to optimize performance and insure that Company financial standards and budget are met. Works with the field supervisors and staff to achieve desired results on expenditures, productivity, and volume.

• Completes routine and non-routine reports and customer requested reports and submits to customer. Reports include statistical volumes, turn around time, number of pending requests, and oldest request pending. Utilizes these reports to promote sound working relations, process improvement and optimal quality of service.

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of facility and franchise operating performance through thorough quarterly business review presentations.

• Monitors PRISM and Microsoft Business Intelligence trend reports on a daily basis.

• Informs manager of new business opportunities with existing customers and provides input that will assist sales partners and others as appropriate to pursue and close these opportunities.

• Collaborates with District Manager or Regional Vice President as needed; keeps District Manager or Regional Vice President informed on a regular basis.

Administrative Functions:

• On behalf of the Company, investigates and resolves matters of significance related to essential job functions and works with business partners and District Manager on jointly related issues as needed and appropriate.

• Provides consultation and expert advice to coworkers, District Manager, or Regional Vice President in the areas of responsibility.

• Completes required paperwork accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, including new hire paperwork, PTO, time punch edits & leave requests, expense reimbursements, client profile change forms, employee status changes, performance reviews, performance management, incident reports & incident investigation reports, separations from employment (including RIF & pre-discharge reports).

• Follows all company and HR policies/procedures as outlined in the Employee & Supervisory Manuals.

• Performs quality checks on all administrative work ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Responsible for upholding security and confidentiality regulations, and facility policies and procedures for access and review of all medical records.

• Ensure proper coverage at facilities in the instance of vacation, illness or employee turnover.

• Coordinates new account start up in conjunction with District Manager or Regional Vice President.

• Conducts and or participates in the client protocol meeting and documents using the Iod template with results being maintained on the IOD sharepoint portal.

• Establishes and maintains contact with new clients upon receipt of signed agreement to ensure proper account installation and client satisfaction.

• Maintains professional growth and development by attending seminars and workshops and through professional affiliations.

• Attends meetings with District Manager or Regional Vice President as requested.

• Performs other duties as needed or as directed.

Supervision, Leadership & Communication:

• Recruits and hires competent, qualified staff commensurate with defined job responsibilities.

• Directs the work of subordinate employees, and is responsible for the advancement, promotion and other change of status of subordinate employees.

• Provides staffing to ensure quality services according to contract agreements and budget.

• Maintains employee turnover at or below corporate standard of 40% as may be adjusted from time to time.

• Ensures that staff is oriented, trained and the competence of staff is assessed (including but not limited to ROI & HIPAA), maintained, demonstrated and improved continually. Conducts new employee training and ongoing education in accordance with the national training program and as needed.

• Conducts accurate, meaningful & timely performance appraisals; issues commendations; conducts performance improvement progressive disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for discharge actions and such recommendations will be given particular weight; and carries out all other personnel actions fairly and consistently, according to policies, procedures and laws/regulations.

• Ensures that territory supervisors perform all supervisory functions in a fair and consistent manner according to personnel policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations and they complete all administrative paperwork accurately and on time. Mentors and coaches supervisors for continual performance improvement of supervisory skills.

• Receives subordinates’ call-ins, documents unplanned absences & takes appropriate action to provide coverage. Monitors pattern and rates of subordinates’ unplanned absences and implements corrective action as needed according to IOD policy.

• Works to establish and facilitate effective employer - employee relations.

• Follows up on and completes investigations into employee complaints, including HR in the process and informing chain-of-command as needed.

• Delegates a responsible staff member to act in his/her behalf when he/she is absent. Informs designee on all issues relevant to the day’s/week’s operations.

• Builds alignment by communicating and partnering effectively with co-workers in other departments to achieve franchise and company goals, mutual understanding of roles, and a positive work environment (including operations, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, information systems and others).

• Thinks strategically; critically and clearly evaluates information and anticipates the implication of decisions.

• Establishes direction by defining an achievable path to realize the goals of the company.

Responsibilities to Organization:

• Within franchise, insures compliance with all appropriate regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA and labor regulations.

• Works at appropriate level of independence and works within scope of position and direction. Demonstrates professionalism, and accuracy in completing responsibilities within deadlines.

• Manages time, prioritizes and organizes work effectively.

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with IOD policies and procedures, including Employee Handbook, Supervisory Manual, Training Manual, and Operations, Finance, Training and HR policies and procedures. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations.

• Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all IOD information including during transport, storage and disposal; follows the “need-to-know" doctrine.

• Demonstrates commitment to the job and IOD. Willingly accepts responsibilities. Approaches change and difficult situations in a professional manner. Demonstrates flexibility.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance and punctuality, keeping unscheduled absences not to exceed 7 scheduled days per rolling 12 months. Follows established procedures for requesting days off. Manages accrued PTO.

• Accurately reports days off & expense reimbursements according to established procedures.

• Performs duties in a manner that assures maximum safety to self and others. Assists in keeping work area and equipment in safe working condition.

• Initiates correction of hazards as appropriate and notifies others of hazards in a timely manner.

• Ensures that direct reports and/or staff carry out their job responsibilities in a manner that assures maximum safety to self and others.

• Investigates all incidents and implements a plan of correction, working closely with the Human Resources Department.

Required Qualifications:

• Two Year degree in Health Information Administration, Health Care, Business Administration/related degree or five (5) years of related experience.

• Certificate as a RHIA or RHIT strong plus!

• Knowledge and experience in information privacy, laws, access, and release of information is required.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply today if you are interested as we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Apply via fax at 800-516-5998 or email at jobs@iodincorporated.com.

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Introduction:

RMC is an acute care hospital located in Anniston, Alabama.

Job Description:

Responsible for the operation of the inpatient and outpatient coding and support staff.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Training, evaluation, education and discipline of assigned staff

• Reviews inpatient and outpatient records (concurrently and retrospectively) to ensure a 95% compliance with APR/DRG/CPT coding and abstracting assignments

• Serves as a liaison between the coders, ancillary departments, Professional Staff and external reviewers

• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulations

• Preparing coding staff and Director in implementing ICD-10

Required Qualifications:

• Must have experience in performing hiring, training, auditing, evaluations and discipline process

• 3-4 years of management experience with responsibilities in coding, abstracting, HSCRC data requirements, data quality reporting and development of productivity/quality measures

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in all phases of acute care facility coding and abstracting (inpatient, emergency room, ambulatory surgery, and ancillary)

Education Qualifications:

• Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or certification required

Compensation/Benefits:

Discussed during interview

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Send resume to dcrew@rmccares.org.

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