Medical Coder Quality SpecialistEndeavor Health • Warrenville, IL, US

Medical Coder Quality Specialist

Endeavor Health • Warrenville, IL, US

4 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Hourly Pay Range :

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights :

Position : Medical Coder Quality Specialist
Location : Warrenville, IL
Full Time
Hours : Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

Position Summary :

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for conducting audits of coding records, educating the inpatient and outpatient coding staff on current trends and developments in the field of coding. Developing and implementing ongoing training for all of the coding staff. Maintaining regular contact with a variety of Hospital personnel in order to facilitate exchange of patient-related information.

What you will do :

Performs ongoing internal audits of the quality and quantity of the inpatient and outpatient coding reimbursement staff in a consistent, confidential and professional manner. Communicates results to individual staff and Supervisor, Coding.

Monitors coding on a regular basis to ensure quality and to determine additional training needs of staff. Cross trains coding reimbursement staff in inpatient and outpatient coding. Trains new hires and existing staff as required.

Plans educational activities of staff to ensure continuous operation and quality of coding and abstracting in order to accurately bill third party payers. Communicates regularly with staff to ensure staff is kept current concerning Corporate Compliance and federally mandated coding guidelines.

Participates in the Revenue Integrity Committee by attending the weekly meetings and performing ongoing chart audits on ancillary departments.

Updates coding reimbursement staff with changes to local and national coding regulations

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by continuous monitoring of coding related websites, reading appropriate journals, coordinating ongoing educational seminars and performing in services to coders and other interested parties.

What you will need :

Required Education : Associate's Degree in Health Information, or a related degree

Required Experience : Minimum three years of previous coding experience

Required License and / or Certification : Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Benefits :

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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