Trainer-Coding & QA

Shared Services: MC HIM Coding (Full-time, Day Shift) -

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

The Trainer-Coding and Quality Assurance performs regularly scheduled audits on coded accounts or on high risk areas to determine accuracy of code assignments. Works with the patient business office and other ancillary departments to ensure accurate reporting of codes. Performs training and in-servicing for new employees as well as other ancillary department personnel identified as needing additional training as it relates to code assignment. Performs other duties as needed.

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management preferred. Minimum three years of experience coding in an acute care facility with a minimum of five of the following categories of coding, one of which must be Inpatient Medicare (Inpatient Medicare, Inpatient Non-Medicare, Outpatient radiology including interventional, Outpatient Satellite/Clinics, Outpatient Diagnostic, Outpatient Surgery, Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgery) required. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.

Extensive knowledge of ICD and CPT coding systems is required. Medical terminology required. Knowledge of encoding systems. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.