Bethany of the Northwest, an icon of the healthcare industry in the Northwest for nearly 100 years, is seeking a Coding Specialist for Bethany Home Health and Hospice.

We have a great team of dedicated professionals, a fun and collaborative work environment and wonderful benefits!!

SUMMARY: Performs diagnosis coding on Home Health and Hospice patients at appropriate timing throughout their time on service with the agency. Successful outcomes include strong organization skills, clear communication, timeliness of documentation, accuracy in reporting, building and maintaining positive relationships with team members, remaining current on any coding/industry changes and trends.

Schedule: Full time day shift Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: $30-40 per hour DOE

Benefits available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance and short-term disability coverage
• 403b and 403b matching.
• EAP Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Paid Sick leave
• Paid time off
• 7 Paid holidays plus one personal of your choice
• Referral program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains patients medical histories from hospitals and physicians offices in order to facilitate accurate diagnosis coding.
• Reviews visiting staff documentation and the medical histories of patients to accurately determine the appropriate diagnosis codes for each patient at start of care. Reviews the diagnosis codes on patients at the time of Re-certification and resumption of care to maintain appropriate coding for the reasons that we continue to see the patients.
• Communicates with the program coordinators and visit staff to clarify any concerns in accurately identifying and coding patients. Reviews electronic record for consistency and notifies appropriate staff when there are concerns with oasis answers or diagnosis coding.
• Enters the appropriate diagnosis codes in each patients electronic record.
• Notifies the appropriate staff in each department of the completion of the coding process so they can proceed with reviewing 485 workflow.
• Coordinates significant changes in diagnosis with the department directors and clinical field staff and Hospice Medical Director.
• Supports the Agencys Mission and Value Performance Standards.
• Accepts and performs other duties as assigned.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

• Works independently by taking initiative to complete work correctly, on time, and follows processes to ensure consistency in delivery of care.
• Works effectively in groups by respecting other thoughts and opinions through attentive listening, and responds in a polite and appropriate manner.
• Takes ownership of mistakes and informs supervisor; learns and takes initiative to make changes when needed.
• Speaks directly to someone when there is a question or problem instead of talking to others first. Uses appropriate steps to resolve conflict when conflict arises.
• Remains mindful of the impact of actions towards others and employs good habits with communication and timely documentation.
• Receives coaching and feedback with an open mind, and adjusts to incorporate changes to meet outcomes and goals successfully.
• Seeks opportunity to improve, learn, and grow professionally on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of current diagnosis code assignments, related disease processes, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of state, federal and CHAP clinical records management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of ICD-10 diagnosis coding classes preferred. (Willing to take classes ASAP.)
• HCS-D Certification preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Hearing and vision are correctible to normal. Ability to stoop, bend, squat, walk, push and pull objects, sit on a frequent basis throughout the workday, and to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Performs work in an office setting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.