Offer summary

Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Bachelor Degree in Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist Certificate (CCS) required., MS-DRG knowledge required, with APR-DRG knowledge as a plus., Acute Care Hospital Coding experience required, with 3M Encoder experience preferred., Experience with Cerner, Meditech, or Optum System preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Accurately codes and sequences all diagnoses and procedures in medical records according to official coding guidelines.

Utilizes Computer Assisted Coding software and abstracts required data into the system.

Works with Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to ensure clear documentation from physicians.

Issues coding queries and assists with special projects and reports as requested.

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Position Summary: Codes accurately and productively with abstraction to assigned medical records meeting Official Coding guidelines for reimbursement, indexing and statistical requirements of the hospital. Consistently maintaining production and accuracy standards at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accurately codes and sequences all diagnoses and procedures documented in the medical record according to the established official coding guidelines, principles and appropriate reimbursement standards
Utilizes Computer Assisted Coding software program following assigned workflows
Accurately abstracts required data entering into Computer Assisted Coding system
Works with Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to assure clear, concise and specific documentation from physicians when clarification is needed
Issues accurate coding queries following AHIMA compliant coding query guidelines and assisting medical staff member documentation clarification
Assists with special projects and reports as requested
Remote position only following training and production/quality standards are met
Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Required Qualifications:

Education and Training:

Associate Degree in Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Bachelor Degree in Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist Certificate (CCS) required.
MS-DRG knowledge required, APR-DRG knowledge a plus. Acute Care Hospital Coding experience required.3M Encoder experience preferred. Cerner, Meditech, Optum System experience preferred.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.

Work Shift Details:

Various, registry 10-20 hours a week

Department:

MEDICAL RECORDS

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

· Medical, Dental and Vision plans

· Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Other voluntary benefit plans

· PTO and Sick time

· 401(k) plan with a match

· Wellness program

· Tuition Reimbursement

Silver Cross Management Services Org. - Premier Suburban Medical Group benefits offered to Full-time and Part-time employees include:

· Medical, Dental and Vision plans

· Life Insurance

· Health Savings Account

· Flexible Spending Account

· Other Voluntary benefit plans

· PTO bank

· 401(k) plan with a match

· Wellness program

· Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in one of our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$29.50 - $29.50

Required profile