Ambulatory Coding Education Specialist

Position Summary:

The Ambulatory Coding Education Specialist position works closely with clinicians, coding and other appropriate leadership and staff to implement and maintain PNHS’s professional/ambulatory clinical documentation and coding quality program. This position will ensure that needs for complete and accurate capture of professional charges and illness burden are met in compliance with coding guidelines and state and federal regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related area, or equivalent work experience.
• Two to five years professional coding and auditing experience in health care organizations.
• Experience working in a health care setting reading and understanding professional clinic and hospital health records and coding professional services, utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS.
• Experience and comfort level communicating with and interacting with clinicians.
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience presenting information in one-on-one and group settings.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Certification in any one of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, CCA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principals and documentation guidelines for professional/ambulatory setting.
• Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy/disease processes and medical terminology
• Intermediate comprehensive knowledge of applicable ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding, medical terminology or equivalent recent training or education.
• Demonstrated PC skills in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Access.
• Operates telephone, fax machine, photocopier, and data projector.

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Teaching Adult Learners Professional Certificate and/or related adult training certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of various adult training methods.
• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, self-initiative, and self-direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with and gain the trust and confidence of professionals and staff at all levels of the organization, including clinicians and other health care professionals, line staff, executive staff, management legal staff and financial and audit staff.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.