Overview
Health Information Management coding coord provides leadership and technical expertise within their specific coding service line. Performs peer audits as needed, mentors and trains new coding staff. Adheres to all duties of a certified coder.
Responsibilities
Performs essential job functions of a certified coder Serves as an expert coder within a given coding service line Acts as a role model and supports management initiatives for the department Assists with leadership activities in absence of coordinator/supervisor Assists leadership with orientation and training of new and existing coding staff Perform routine peer review of work in accordance with documented standards. In collaboration with supervisor (or manager) conducts regularly scheduled meetings with staff, facilitates and collaborates on initiatives within the department, enterprise wide, and with external entities. In addition, assists employees in solving work related matters Endorses and performs all required tasks associated with the Carle Experience such as, but not limited to, regular roundign with staff and completion of all reports needed to have meaningful and productive monthly or weekly meetings with the supervisor (or manager) In collaboration with the supervisor (or manager) and director, prepared and follows annual budgets Supports supervisor (or manager) by interpreting and analyzing finacial data to identify and monitor performance and establish benchmarks for the department Acts as a resource and mentor to others Creates, updates and maintains all department policies and procedures to ensure best practices are enforced and adhered to
Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) within 2 years - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPCH) within 2 years - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); Certified Professional Coder (CPC) within 2 years - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) within 2 years - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) within 2 years - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)within 2 years - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Education: , Work Experience: Coding
Carle Health Company Overview
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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Salary Range
The compensation range for this position is $23.58per hour - $39.38per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
