EDUCATION

• CPC, CPC-P, RHIT, or CCS is required
• CEMC is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of coding experience utilizing electronic encoders/references, and compliance software, is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Evidence of coding competency
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, Evaluation and Management (E/M), anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Partner within own team as well as across other teams. Demonstrated ability to work closely with CH associates, medical staff, , department managers, and Finance
• Superior written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven track record to develop/maintain policies and procedures
• Drive Performance. Professional skills related to leading by example, organization, prioritization, organizational integration and coordination. Takes action and is proactive, addressing problems and coding/compliance issues head-on, solution-oriented
• Visual acuity for oversight of computer encoders, groupers, on-line references, Electronic Health Record
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers, software, hardware and technological advances
• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency to generate reports and collect data
• Problem solving. Excellent analytical skills. Ensure difficult and/or most important issues and challenges are addressed appropriately
• Must be able to respond to diverse scheduling and availability of associates and physicians to adjust schedules to accommodate needs of others
• Coaching and Developing Others. Ability to use praise and positive/helpful feedback to recognize others regarding skills, specific knowledge, understand personal strengths and weaknesses, willingly shares expertise, helps other develop abilities, create realistic career goals and plans, rounding. Ability and willingness to coach staff with negative behaviors and/or knowledge deficits, or reach out to others with ability to coach/assist these staff members in improvement
• Mobilizer. Ability and willingness to set goals and clear expectations for work performance and behaviors. Holds self and staff accountable for all aspects of their assigned job. Ability to meet deadlines consistently and generate reports
• Change Driver. Embraces improvements and creative thinking, generates creative solutions, open to ideas of others, helps others embrace change
• Ability to drive and travel to multiple sites

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