What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Coding Integrity Denials - Coding Assistant position at Advocate Aurora?
Major Responsibilities:
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Education Required:
Experience Required:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
- Assists with clerical functions of work queue related work to include: Charge Review, Claim Edit, Follow Up, Charge Entry and Reconciliation functions, and any project or work tasks deemed appropriate by a Lead, Supervisor or other authorized Certified Coding team member
- Assists with clerical functions of work related for all areas of the coding department which include but may not be limited to, Coding Rejections, Production, Support, Systems, Research and Quality.
- Adheres to organization and departmental guidelines, policies and protocols.
- Meets then exceeds departmental quality and production standards.
- Perform all duties as assigned by leadership.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- None Required.
Education Required:
- High School Graduate.
- Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
Experience Required:
- No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills.
- Excellent analytical skills, with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.
- Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Exposed to a normal office environment.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to continuously concentrate.
- Position may be required to travel to other sites; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
