Carolinas HealthCare System - Coding & Billing Consultant, Charlotte, NC Date Posted: Tuesday, July, 20 2010 Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) is the third largest public healthcare system in the United States. With renowned facilities across North and South Carolina, our roots run deep and wide from our home in Charlotte, NC. The Coding & Billing Consultant provides coding support to physicians, assists with education of providers, practice management, and office staff. Maintains working knowledge of ICD-9, and CPT/HCPCS coding principles and the AMA/CMS Documentation Guidelines. HS diploma or equivalent required. CPC, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA required. Two to three yrs coding experience for multiple specialties including but not limited to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and OB/Gyn. Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required. Prior IDX billing system exp. preferred. Carolinas HealthCare System offers excellent pay, benefits and incentives, flexible scheduling, relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses for select positions. Careers with promise. Growth without compromise. Opportunities beyond compare. We invite you to meet with us and discover why healthcare careers are blossoming at Carolinas HealthCare System. Visit: www.www.carolinashealthcare.org/careers. or call (800) 541-4354 for detailed information on our specific job opportunities. position #: 200635 Lead Revenue Cycle,Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital,Elkin,NC Date Posted: Tuesday, July, 20 2010 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Health Information Mgmt M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm Co-lead the Revenue Cycle Team in HIM - Assist with: coding, chargemaster, DRG assignment, CDMP, DRG, abstracting, auditing, insurance appeals, maintenance & development of policies and procedures and soft ware maintenance. Lead an outstanding Revenue Cycle team to maintain low AR days in the HIM department with high accuracy for code assignment as well as a high percentage of success with appeals of third party changes. CCS required with at least five years ICD-9-CM hospital coding experience. Must be knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, as well as chargemaster coding. Associate degree prefer in HIM related field. Must have excellent written communication skills. Please apply online at www.hughchatham.org SENIOR CODING CONSULTANT, Care Communications, Inc., Chicago,IL Date Posted: Tuesday, July, 20 2010 Recognized as Chicago’s Best Small Business to Work For by The National Association for Business Resources Care Communications, Inc. continues to experience tremendous growth and needs experienced professionals like you now! SENIOR CODING CONSULTANT CARE’s expert consultants provide coding data quality reviews and training in hospitals & alternative care settings. Qualifications include: • RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification • Minimum of 8 years Current Coding Experience using ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS Coding Systems • Knowledge of Reimbursement Systems MSDRG and APC • Minimum of 3-5 year Inpatient and/or Outpatient Auditing experience • Previous Coding Training Experience • Educational background/experience required • Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills required • Excellent Computer Skills • Management Experience a Plus NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Our Traveling Consultants enjoy: • Above average earnings & benefits package • Variety of prestigious and diverse client locations • Being part of the CARE family • Flexible Schedules, a balance between travel & home • Generous Continuing Education Allowance • Collegial support systems Not to mention … • Air miles/Hotel points • Corporate travel card • Travel Pay Qualified and like to learn more? Contact us! Barbara Black Care Communications, Inc. 205 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60606 Fax: 312-229-7130 E-mail to hr@care-communications.com Visit our Website at www.carecommunications.com. Please reference this ad with your resume. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Lead EMR, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Elkin, NC Date Posted: Tuesday, July, 20 2010 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Health Information Mgmt M-F, 8:00am to 5:00pm Required: 5 years in HIM with at least two years experience with an EMR. Associate degree in HIM or related field or RHIT Prefer: RHIT with EMR experience Help with EMR functions such as table maintenance, quality review, education with physicians and staff, back-up for existing staff, record completion, release of information and medical record review. Please apply online at www.hughchatham.org Carolinas HealthCare System, Medical Audit & Appeal Nurse, Charlotte, NC Date Posted: Friday, July, 16 2010 Located throughtout the Charlotte, NC area, Carolinas Healthcare is a premier, multi-faceted healthcare organization whose facilities make of one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the US. RN who is responsible for performing medical audits and clinical appeals to ensure correct billing and appropriate third party reimbursement for accounts billed by the SBO. Must have case management or utilization review experience. A minimum of 1-3 years of hospital nursing experience in various clinical areas. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates analytical ability, initiative and resourcefulness. Microsoft Office 97 experience helpful. Excellent Planning and Organizational skill. Knowledge of Interqual, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and Regulatory Guidelines, understanding of InterQual/Milliman Criteria. Graduate of an accrediated program of nursing required. BSN preferred, previous case management or utilization review experience required. We offer competitive salaries, generous 401(k) with company match, relocation assistance, performance based merits, employee referral programs, educational assistance, paid time off and more. To learn more about these benefits and about our exciting opportunities, please visit our web site at www.www.carolinashealthcare.org/careers. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply online. Search for Job ID 201915. Coding Compliance, Wilmington, NC Date Posted: Friday, July, 16 2010 Works independently but reports to the Coding Manager. This specialist is responsible for conducting focused coding quality audits of both inpatient and outpatient records, to provide data concerning the appropriateness of the code assignments, and to report these findings to the Coding Manager. This specialist will perform ongoing medical record reviews (for clinical pertinence) to assess completeness and timeliness of information. Serves as a secondary contact for Patient Financial Services responding to request and following up as necessary. This person will analyze the data from internal and external audits and or denials, and will organize and conduct educational sessions under the direction of the Manager with coding staff, physicians, documentation specialists, billing staff, and ancillary departments. This specialist will be responsible for remaining current on all ICD-9 and CPT Coding changes, as well as payor specific requirements and regulations. Serves as a resource for information or clarificat ion on accurate and ethical coding and documentation standards, and regulatory requirements. This person will assist with developing and maintaining coding policies and procedures and standard operational guidelines in response to changing organizational needs or new or revised regulations, payor policies, and guidelines. For complete job description and online application, please visit www.nhrmc.org/jobs. Director, Health Information Management/Privacy Officer, Arizona Date Posted: Wednesday, July, 14 2010 Our search firm has been retained to recruit a Director, Health Information Management/Privacy Officer for a community owned, not-for-profit hospital (235 beds) in Northwest Arizona. My client is in Kingman, AZ – a region that is 1.5 hours from Las Vegas, NV and 2.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ. This facility provides all major services except Neuro and NICU and has a hospital wide employee satisfaction score above the 90th percentile. This role will report to the CFO/CAO. The Director, Health Information Management will manage the H.I.M. Department and will work with hospital leadership to implement the Siemens Soarian EMR. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a financially strong, growing, independent hospital. I am seeking a person who has successfully lead an EMR implementation. For additional information, please contact: Chris Murphey Vice President The Murphey Group, Inc. 1244 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 443 Virginia Beach, VA 23454 800-875-6364 x313 or 757-430-0224 x313 (Cell) 757-377-3867 chrism@murpheygroup.com www.jobstofill.com Coding Compliance Auditor, CHAN Healthcare Auditors Date Posted: Wednesday, July, 14 2010 Imagine working for a company that is driven by its Mission, Vision and Core Values; a company that asks "WHAT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?” Imagine, too, that you have: MORE AUTONOMY: At CHAN, you'll work independently, while receiving industry-leading support and technology. MORE BALANCE: We believe it's important to balance our work and personal lives. Most of our auditors work regular hours at the hospital or health system they are assigned. MORE PERSONAL SATISFACTION: At CHAN, you’ll be able to witness and experience the impact that your recommendations have on your client’s day-to-day healthcare operations. CHAN OFFERS: Highly competitive compensation and relocation packages, medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, 401k, pension, tuition reimbursement, individual education budgets, exceptional development opportunities… CODING COMPLIANCE AUDITOR We are looking for exceptional and experienced Coding Compliance Auditors who are self-motivated and ready for a unique challenge. The Coding Compliance Auditor will work with senior staff, including the Corporate Responsibility Officer, to conduct coding compliance audits and inpatient and outpatient coding reviews. Qualified applicants must have the following: • Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology preferred. RHIA, RHIT, or AHIMA coding certification required. • Minimum of 8 years of Health Information Management experience • Acute care coding experience • Knowledge of current Medicare regulations, including IPPS and OPPS • Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with people at all levels of the organization • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Because we are continually adding new positions throughout the U.S., and because we offer solid relocation packages, qualified professionals from all geographies are strongly encouraged to apply. Our firm currently operates in 38 states. Qualified and interested individuals should contact us today at sscott@chanllc.com www.chanllc.com Full-time Coding Specialists Openings for EXPERIENCED Coders. Date Posted: Wednesday, July, 14 2010 Graduate of an accredited program. RHIT or RHIA and CCS credentials. Five or more years of employment as an acute care based coder REQUIRED. Experience in ED coding, OP coding, IP coding, and OPS coding within the last 12 months REQUIRED. Advanced coding knowledge, skills, and abilities and indicating potential for progression through training up the coding ladder to level of specialization or coding management. Knowledge, skills and abilities required: Medical terminology, advanced level; anatomy and physiology, advanced level with laboratory experience; medical science, advanced level, basic coding courses in both ICD 9 CM and CPT 4; computer skills in databases, data entry experience with Soft Med and 3M Encoder Software. If you have the required five or more years of employment as an acute care based coder with the last 12 months in ED coding, OP coding, IP coding, and OPS coding, apply on-line at www.presbyterian.org. Full-time Coding Specialists Openings for EXPERIENCED Coders. Date Posted: Wednesday, July, 14 2010 Graduate of an accredited program. RHIT or RHIA and CCS credentials. Five or more years of employment as an acute care based coder REQUIRED. Experience in ED coding, OP coding, IP coding, and OPS coding within the last 12 months REQUIRED. Advanced coding knowledge, skills, and abilities and indicating potential for progression through training up the coding ladder to level of specialization or coding management. Knowledge, skills and abilities required: Medical terminology, advanced level; anatomy and physiology, advanced level with laboratory experience; medical science, advanced level, basic coding courses in both ICD 9 CM and CPT 4; computer skills in databases, data entry experience with Soft Med and 3M Encoder Software. If you have the required five or more years of employment as an acute care based coder with the last 12 months in ED coding, OP coding, IP coding, and OPS coding, apply on-line at www.presbyterian.org. CPC, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA, Charlotte, North Carolina Date Posted: Monday, July, 12 2010 CPC, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA with 2-3 years coding experience. Provides coding support services to 1400+ physicians and mid-level providers across 200+ practice sites. Assists with the education of providers, practice management, and office staff. Responsible on an ongoing basis to identify ways to help address preventable revenue loss. Pam Rowell P.O. Box 32861 Charlotte, North Carolina 28232-2861 Phone: 704-444-3080 Fax: 704-393-1026 Email:pam.rowell@carolinashealthcare.org F/T and P/T IP and OP Acute Care Coders, Tampa, Fl Date Posted: Friday, July, 2 2010 Looking for both F/T and P/T IP and OP acute care coders with at least 3 years of experience. We currently have numerous openings in both North and South Carolina. Erica Harris 1509 W. Swann Ave Suite 250 Tampa, FL 33606 Phone: 8135148603 Fax: 8772140239 erica.harris@onassignment.com Summit Professional Education seeks Instructors Date Posted: Friday, July, 2 2010 SPE is seeking instructors to develop and teach workshops on the following topics: EHR, HIPAA, Medicare audits, HITECH, coding and billing, reform, etc. Please send resume/CV and abstract (if applicable) to faculty@summit-education.com. ATTN: Program Development Team. Inpatient Hospital Coder, Hendersonville, NC Date Posted: Friday, July, 2 2010 Want to come to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina? We have the position for you. We are looking for an Inpatient Hospital Coder. Must have experience as an inpatient coder. Would prefer this individual be certified through AHIMA, but will consider applicants without certification but with experience in inpatient coding. Andrea Neumeyer 800 N. Justice Street Hendersonville, NC 28791 Phone: 828-696-1091 Fax: 828-696-1097 Andrea.Neumeyer@PardeeHospital.org KENNEDY-WILSON & Assoc., Seeking Coders, Fl Date Posted: Friday, July, 2 2010 We are seeking experienced professionals for the following positions. FT Remote Coders (IP or IP/OP), FT Traveling Coders (IP, OP or IP/OP), FT Traveling Contract Coders (IP/OP) and Interim HIM Directors. Please call or email for further details on position, locations and salary. KENNEDY-WILSON & Assoc. 1-866-796-6696 wendy@kennedywilson-associates.com Health Information Manager (Administrator Officer III), Cherry Hospital, Goldsboro, NC Date Posted: Friday, July, 2 2010 Cherry Hospital, a State Psychiatric Hospital serving the eastern region of North Carolina, is recruiting for a Health Information Manager (Administrator Officer III) position. Located in Goldsboro, Cherry Hospital is just an hour away from the metropolitan area of Raleigh-Durham, one and a half hours from the beautiful Atlantic coast, and a half day's drive from the mountains. It's a great place to live, work, and raise a family. This position is responsible for overseeing all functions of the Medical Record Department including planning, developing and implementing policies and procedures. Position also serves as the Hospital's HIPAA Privacy Officer and has an active role during surveys for accreditation, licensure and certification. Serves as a member of the management team as well as other committees. Position interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring; develops and implements individual work plans annually; and directly supervises 8 of the 22 staff members. Requirements: Graduation from a four year college or university with major emphasis on coursework in Business or Public Administration, or a related field and four years of administrative experience involving participation in planning and managing a business or governmental program; and preferably including experience in the technical area of program field to which assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Management prefers: Experience in behavioral health and/or inpatient setting; working knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, CMS regulations, and HIPAA requirements; working knowledge of computers/networks and Microsoft Office applications. **Required license or certification: RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician. Susan Walls Cherry Hospital Human Resources 201 Stevens Mill Road Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530 Phone: 919-731-3619 Fax: 919-731-3788 susan.walls@dhhs.nc.gov DOCUMENTATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Date Posted: Wednesday, June, 30 2010 DOCUMENTATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR: This person will be responsible for the coordination of ongoing quality efforts of coding accuracy and physician compliance with documentation requirements per regulatory guidelines and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations. Will conduct trend analysis to identify patterns and variations in both coding practices and physician documentation. Will provide feedback and focused educational and training programs on the results of auditing and monitoring activities to affected staff and physicians. Will have or obtain a strong working knowledge of the Documentation Improvement Program and possess the ability to interact in this process as necessary. Responsible for ensuring documentation is available prior to coding and that the coding staff routinely follow compliance standards. Other responsibilities include: Supervision of the Record Analyst staff, Delinquent record processes, physician automatic leave of absence process, assistance with training of coders, assistance with policy and procedure updates. QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor's Degree in Health Iniformation Management required. Certification as RHIA or RHIT and CCS required. 5 years of ICD-9 and CPT hospital coding experience required; 3 of which must be as Inpatient Coder. Alamance Regional Medical Center 1240 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, NC 27216 336-538-7666 www.armc.com Clinical Documentation Specialist, Kinston, NC Date Posted: Tuesday, June, 29 2010 Responsible for overall improvement of quality and completeness of medical record documentation through concurrent auditing and evaluation of documentation to adequately reflect care provided and resources used. Key Customers Served and Customer Responsibilities Responsibilities include facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. Proactively solicits clarification from physicians and clinical staff in areas where further specificity is needed in the documentation, and consults with attending physician when conflicting information appears in the medical record. Maintains documentation regarding results of audit activity and shares those with staff and management as necessary. Job Specifications: Education: B.S. in Health Information Management or Associate Degree in Health Information Technology required. Experience: Minimum of two years experience in ICD-9-CM and CPT coding in an acute care setting with a strong DRG background required. Knowledge of coding, regulatory and JCAHO guidelines with a strong clinical background preferred. Licensure/Registration/Certification: RHIA or RHIT required. Other Skills and Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology; Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) experience required; Excellent written and oral communication skills required; Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, coding and reporting guidelines and ability to apply same; Previous Quadramed Quantim experience preferred; Previous Meditech experience preferred Working Environment: Mix of general office setting with clinical exposure requiring organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities. Some exposure to radiation from computer monitor. Primary equipment used: Computer, Printer, Copier, Telephone, Facsimile Machine. Physical Requirements: Standing, squatting and carrying laptop and medical records. Talking on the phone and hearing well. Handling/fingering/feeling papers. Reads medical records and views computer monitor frequently. Shelby Humphreys, RHIA 100 Airport Road Kinston, NC 28501 252-522-7840 shumphreys@lenoir.org Alamance Regional Medical Center, Burlington, NC Date Posted: Tuesday, June, 29 2010 Job Title: DOCUMENTATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Department: Health Information Management Position Description: FT, M-F 1ST shift. Responsible for the coordination of ongoing quality efforts of coding accuracy and documentation adequacy. The Compliance Coordinator will conduct regular audits of coding accuracy and physician compliance with documentation requirements per regulatory guidelines and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations. Will conduct trend analysis to identify patterns and variations in both coding practices and physician documentation. Will provide feedback and focused educational and training programs on the results of auditing and monitoring activities to affected staff and physicians. Will have or obtain a strong working knowledge of the Documentation Improvement Program and possess the ability to interact in this process as necessary. Responsible for ensuring documentation is available prior to coding and that the coding staff routinely follows compliance standards. Education & Training: Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor ‘s Degree in Health Information Management required. Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and the AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. If interested please go to https://www.armc.com/careers/ to apply. ER/OUTPATIENT CODER, Clinton, NC Date Posted: Tuesday, June, 29 2010 Sampson Regional Medical Center, a progressive healthcare organization located in Clinton, NC seeks an experienced ER/Outpatient Coder. In this position you will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing ICD-9-CM diagnoses and procedure codes as outlined by coding guidelines; maintaining quality and ethical coding standards; performing APC validation before billing and working with physicians when needed to verify that the appropriate principal diagnosis, secondary diagnosis and any applicable procedures are being coded to the highest level of specificity and accurately depict the clinical picture. To qualify, you must have an Associate’s degree or minimum of two (2) years of college education in Health Information Technology or related field preferred. Knowledge of Meditech, 3M Encoder and DRG Assignment and Validation required. RHIA, RHIT or CCS preferred. Sampson Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates please provide salary requirements and apply to dboone@sampsonrmc.org. No agency referrals, please. EOE Corporate Director, Coding and Revenue Integrity, Nashville, TN Date Posted: Tuesday, June, 29 2010 Our client is a large, Nashville-based hospital system with an excellent reputation and strong growth projections. As part of the executive corporate team, you would be responsible for auditing coding quality compliance and processes and would seve as the internal consultant to facility HIM Directors. You would be responsible for providing education to staff and physicians, monitor changes with regulatory entities, develop corporate policies and procedures and assure their effective implementation. You would also serve as the expert consult for department leaders to effectively manage and develop staff and to obtain the highest level of employee satisfaction. Requiremens include: RHIA or RHIT and CCS credentials; 5 years experience of consulting/auditing inpatient and outpatient coding practices, experience in reimbursement systems, knowledge of all regulatory agencies and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with corporate and hospital leadership and staff. This position requires the availability to travel 50% at a national level. MSA & Associates Executive Search 531 4th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37210 Phone: 615-299-7921 MonikaShaw@bellsouth.net Instructor/Directed Practice Coordinator, Durham Technical Community College Date Posted: Thursday, June, 24 2010 Durham Technical Community College is accepting applications for the following position: INSTRUCTOR/DIRECTED PRACTICE COORDINATOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Full-time, 9 months with full benefits) Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or related field; two years of full-time work experience in HIM or HIT; certification as a RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician); two years of teaching experience with students of various abilities and backgrounds; competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching; competency in using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and communication programs; a sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students and colleagues; the desire to motivate each student and to help that individual reach his/her potential; and the ability to establish and maintain effective and positive interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (919) 536-7244, ext. 5101, for an applica-tion and additional information or visit Durham Tech’s web site at www.durhamtech.edu. This position will be open until filled. Durham Technical Community College 1637 Lawson Street Durham, NC 27703