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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration or Associate Degree in Health Information Technology with active RHIA or RHIT certification., Certified Coding Specialist accreditation through AHIMA is preferred., Three to five years of experience in a lead role in an acute care setting., Advanced verbal and written communication skills are essential..

Key responsabilities:

Lead and coordinate all functions related to the Coding and Data Integrity Unit.

Conduct staffing analyses, orientation, and training of new staff to ensure competency.

Develop policies and procedures for the coding process and identify areas for improvement.

Facilitate communication with physicians, clinicians, and outside vendors while managing tight deadlines.

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Role & Responsibilities:

Leads, performs, coordinates and monitors all functions as they relate to the Coding and Data Integrity Unit.
Includes staffing analyses, conducting orientation and training of new staff, and assures competency of staff.
Develops policies and procedures for the coding process. Identifies areas for improvement to support optimal coding efficiency and operations.

Education & Credentials:

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration and active RHIA OR, Associate Degree in Health Information Technology OR active RHIT and/or Certified Coding Specialist accreditation through the AHIMA.

Experience & Skills:

Three to five years of related experience in a lead role in a highly progressive acute care setting as well as having experience with training, quality improvement, compliance and record keeping.
Requires advanced verbal and written communication skills to facilitate communication with physicians, clinicians, department personnel as well as outside vendors.
Requires an ability to lead a team of technical staff, creatively solve problems, write reports and deal with tight deadlines.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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