Salary : 60,021.00-90,012.00 USD
Facility : Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift : Shift 1
Status : Full Time FTE : 1.000000
Bargaining Unit : ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime : Exempt : Yes
Work Schedule : Days
Hours : M-F 0800-1600
Summary :
The Catholic Health (CH) Health Information Management (HIM) Educator / Auditor is responsible for providing Provider Coding education, including but not limited to, ICD-10 CM diagnosis selection and sequencing and appropriate E & M level selection, to the Enterprise. This position works cooperatively with physicians and mid-level providers, Physician Enterprise leadership, provider billing leadership and others to ensure that CHS / Trinity-employed providers appropriate code the medical services that are provided. The Educator / Auditor will introduce new providers to the coding program requirements across CHS / Trinity and provide any needed training. Additionally, new providers will be audited at 100% until (s)he attains an 85% accuracy rate. Once that accuracy is achieved, the provider will move to the standard auditing program provided. This position will also partner with provider billing services and Revenue Integrity annually to create, disseminate and provide education on new ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes as well as CPT-4 procedure code updates. This position will also offer support for various coding-related initiatives as needed.
Responsibilities : EDUCATION
- CPC, CPC-P, RHIT, or CCS is required
- CEMC is preferred
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of coding experience utilizing electronic encoders / references, and compliance software, is requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Evidence of coding competencyThorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, Evaluation and Management (E / M), anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.Partner within own team as well as across other teams. Demonstrated ability to work closely with CH associates, medical staff, , department managers, and FinanceSuperior written and interpersonal communication skillsProven track record to develop / maintain policies and proceduresDrive Performance. Professional skills related to leading by example, organization, prioritization, organizational integration and coordination. Takes action and is proactive, addressing problems and coding / compliance issues head-on, solution-orientedVisual acuity for oversight of computer encoders, groupers, on-line references, Electronic Health RecordDemonstrated proficiency with computers, software, hardware and technological advancesComputer and Microsoft Office proficiency to generate reports and collect dataProblem solving. Excellent analytical skills. Ensure difficult and / or most important issues and challenges are addressed appropriatelyMust be able to respond to diverse scheduling and availability of associates and physicians to adjust schedules to accommodate needs of othersCoaching and Developing Others. Ability to use praise and positive / helpful feedback to recognize others regarding skills, specific knowledge, understand personal strengths and weaknesses, willingly shares expertise, helps other develop abilities, create realistic career goals and plans, rounding. Ability and willingness to coach staff with negative behaviors and / or knowledge deficits, or reach out to others with ability to coach / assist these staff members in improvementMobilizer. Ability and willingness to set goals and clear expectations for work performance and behaviors. Holds self and staff accountable for all aspects of their assigned job. Ability to meet deadlines consistently and generate reportsChange Driver. Embraces improvements and creative thinking, generates creative solutions, open to ideas of others, helps others embrace changeAbility to drive and travel to multiple sitesWORKING CONDITIONS :
Travels frequently to multiple sites to work with Clinic Manager, Physicians and other Educator / AuditorsNYS driver's license and transportation is requiredOccasional change in work schedule to accommodate project implementation, auditing, meetings, or other departmental concernsEnvironment
Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobsREQNUMBER : 31825
Salary : $60,021 - $90,012
