HIS Coding Coordinator - Coding - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)

In a continuous quality improvement environment, the HIS Coding Coordinator is responsible for enhancing and maintaining current processes within the department. Drawing on extensive experience and sound judgment, the Coordinator plans and achieves departmental goals while overseeing and directing the work of others. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

1. Conduct regular audits to ensure correct coding and documentation practices.
2. Provide ongoing feedback and training to coding staff (both on and offshore) on coding updates, policy changes, and technologies to enhance coding accuracy and efficiency.
3. Work closely with clinical staff, physicians, and other departments to resolve coding issues, ensures correct and timely documentation, and address discrepancies.
4. Collaborate with billing and reimbursement teams to ensure timely submission of claims and appropriate reimbursement levels. Help resolve coding-related billing issues and denials.
5. Maintains a comprehensive awareness of all insurance company/payer updates and educates the team on those updates.
6. Identify opportunities for process improvement and work with the team to implement changes that increase efficiency and accuracy in coding workflows.
7. Prepare reports on coding productivity, quality, and compliance for department management.
8. Coordinates new employee orientation/education/on-the-job training.
9. Exhibits exceptional customer service skills, utilizing AIDET.
10. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in related field preferred.
• AAPC Certified Coder required.
• Minimum of 4 years experience within a coding department required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with off shore vender.
• Manual dexterity, color vision, and near visual acuity. 
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and the ability to change and be flexible with work priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.

Compensation Details:  Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
 

Benefits:  Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.  To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:  Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.  This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.