Acute Coding System Educator

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Manages the overall coding education development, implementation, delivery, and program maintenance for hospital coders. Ensures that AH facility coders are following all coding regulations, policies, and procedures via managing the training and education of coders, CDI, compliance, quality and other revenue cycle support staff on clinical documentation improvement and coding best practices. Reviews medical records and coding documentation for accuracy and ensuring that coding and reporting practices are in accordance with federal and state laws while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives for AH. Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices for coding and reporting. Plays a critical role in ensuring that medical facility billing and coding practices are accurate, efficient, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, ultimately contributing to improved patient care and financial sustainability of the organization.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) with Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): Required
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): Required

Essential Functions:

• Manages the overall facility coding, inpatient and outpatient education program for hospital facility coders to include course plans, objectives and evaluation tools.
• Develops and administers continuous coding education in-service for facility Adventist Health inpatient and outpatient doders to update, refresh, remediate or acquire new skills necessary for coding accuracy and competency.
• Collaborates with senior leadership, compliance, coding, CDI, quality and auditing to identify coding education opportunities, coder knowledge gaps and develop a coding education pathway to address the gaps.
• Develops and administers focus ad-hoc education to mitigate coding trends to ensure proficiency and quality meets company standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

Job Category: Analyst

Job Shift:

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $89,603 to $134,404. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department: RC Coding - Acute

Salary : $89,603 - $134,404