Coding Jobs in Minneapolis mn

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Riverland Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center in St. Paul, where patients receive community-based Family Practice medical care in addition to mental health, dentistry, social work and other integrated services. When joining RCH, you become part of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming team who are dedicated to serving our patients and pursuing our mission to deliver excellent healthcare for all and training for the providers of tomorrow.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Coding Educator is responsible for conducting coding audits, providing education and communication of process improvements on inpatient and outpatient coding. Monitor the accuracy and efficiency of the documentation and coding and provide tools and resources for improving accuracy or implementing changes. Implement an effective education and communication process for all coding and monitor the accuracy and efficiency of the documentation and coding staying current with new regulations and changes. This position will also review / code charges in our EMR.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Administrative Duties :

• Chart auditing, data analysis of coding practices, provider and staff education.
• Maintain current knowledge on CMS regulations. Research new practices and methods of coding and changes as needed.
• Collaborate with other members of the business office to maintain a smooth workflow and identify coding issues and changes.
• Identify, document and communicate interference or issues with any communications leaving the site.
• Conduct thorough investigations of concern or issues to correct issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain / update coding procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines / regulations.

Educational Duties :

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

CPC (Certified Coding Profession) or ACA (Certified Coding Associate) certification required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in a clinic office environment. Contact with staff, patients and outside agencies. Possible exposure to communicable disease and medical preparations common to clinic environment.

In addition, job offers made during flu season are conditioned on the candidate receiving the annual flu vaccination before their start date.

RCH is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.