Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community based settings.
This position is part of Administrative Services, which ensures DCHS has the facilities, resources, and support necessary to provide the highest quality of service to clients, customers, and the community through planning, consultation, implementation, analysis, and review.
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
IIn this position, you will have the opportunity to support our department with core compliance and quality assurance practices. You will develop and maintain expertise in medical coding that is relevant to our behavioral health and public health programs and services. The rest of the compliance team, and leadership, will rely on you for technical support, consultation, and recommendations about appropriate coding for billed services. Core duties include auditing documentation for compliant coding and other requirements and delivering audit results. Other projects will arise as there are regulatory changes, updates to medical codes, or changes in our programs/services. Around those core duties, there will be opportunities to work on other quality assurance/quality improvement projects depending on the agency’s needs and your skills. You will have a balance of working independently on projects and auditing, while also coordinating closely with clinical auditors on the team.
This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for some remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:

• Performs internal audit tasks and compliance reviews, and assists with external audits and review.
• Organizes, facilitates, and leads staff training regarding coding; attends team and individual trainings; effectively communicates audit findings and any updates or changes to the processes or requirements.
• Will be trained in medical coding, responsible for maintaining and demonstrating an extensive knowledge of all code sets and coding principles related to health services; understanding administrative rules and regulations regarding correct documentation and billing practices; remaining current on updates and changes; and providing technical support, consultation, and recommendations to leadership and staff about appropriate coding for billed services.

• Applicable federal, state and local compliance laws and statutes.
• Compliance and quality assurance practices in a healthcare or public health setting.
• Evidence based practice for behavioral health, public health, and integrated care.

• Interpreting and applying County, state and federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and representatives from other regional and state agencies.

• This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Compensation

$3,257.11 to $4,364.85 per month for a 86.34 hour work month. Excellent County pro-rated benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE (Download PDF reader)for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Nursing, or a related field;
• AND three (3) years of work experience in a public health field or mental health program;
• OR an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Experience in medical coding.
• Knowledge of behavioral health coding, Medicaid requirements, and Oregon rules/statutes.
• Certification as Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and/or Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA).
• Experience auditing or reviewing medical records.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 (Download PDF reader) this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click HERE (Download PDF reader) to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

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