[Hiring] Clinical Documentation Coder @Summit Health

Role Description

At VillageMD, we're looking for a Clinical Documentation Coder to help us transform the way primary care is delivered and how patients are served. The Clinical Documentation Coder will be responsible for varying levels of risk adjustment, regulatory compliance, and HCC diagnoses.

• Review, analyze, and code diagnostic information in patient charts; identify coding opportunities for improved coding accuracy.
• Validate missed coding opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, regulations, and accreditation guidelines.
• Audit patient charts to ensure accurate coding.

Qualifications

• GED or Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Professional Coding Certification such as CPC, CCS, or CCS-P required; CRC would be a plus.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in advanced professional coding; HCC coding experience required.
• Experience with providing coding education in an outpatient environment preferred (Primary Care Practice highly preferred).
• Proficient with payer policies and guidelines.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records.
• Strong communication skills.
• Technology-savvy (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook).

Requirements

• Personal Initiative: Highly accountable, self-starter; strong sense of urgency; can work autonomously with limited direction.
• Results oriented: Bias for action; demonstrated track record of achievement; drive for attainment of superior outcomes.
• Emotional Intelligence: Self-aware; successfully navigates internal staff dynamics.
• Flexible: Navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented.
• Communication: Distills complex, technical topics articulately to a nontechnical audience.
• Collaboration: Orientation to team-based work product and results.
• Leadership: Proven experience and desire to develop and nurture teams.
• Humility: Low ego; engenders trust; respectful.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 401k program.
• Bonus and a valuable health benefits package.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax savings on commuter expenses.
• Generous paid time off.