This position will be responsible for assessing coding and DRG accuracy for inpatient & outpatient accounts. The position will also act as a liaison with Clinical Documentation Specialists and Coders to settle differences in coding and DRG assignment; with Coders and Patient Accounts to resolve coding and billing issues; and provide clinical and documentation clarification facility-wide. The position will supervise the coding staff.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree (Required)

Experience: 5 yrs coding experience with at least 3 of the years with progressive coding; dependent on coding specialty - outpatient coding experience with strong grasp of coding guidelines and rules or inpatient experience with strong grasp of coding and rules; experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement

Substitution: May substitute 5 yrs progressive coding experience in addition to required experience for the Associates Degree in Health Information Technology.

Credentials

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Document Center Building

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Tamara B. Young tammy.young@vandaliahealth.org