[Hiring] Coding Administrative Assistant @US Anesthesia Partners, Inc.

Role Description

The Coding Administrative Assistant – RCM requires a CPC-A certificate from AAPC. Experience working in a medical records department, or medical clerical experience is preferred but not required. Heath care background is a plus. A primary job function for this role is to obtain medical records documentation needed for coding from USAP partner facilities, accomplished by accessing various hospital medical record EMR systems, and/or communicating with facilities using eFax, email, or phone requests. Other key duties include:

• Running detailed reports from charge capture/coding platforms for use in KPI monitoring and process improvement.
• Contributing to the team KPI’s and meeting production standards.
• Interacting with external facility employees and all levels of internal USAP.
• Collaborating with other departments and communicating with physicians and other care team members.

At this time, US Anesthesia Partners does not hire candidates residing in California, Hawaii, or Alaska.

The base pay estimate for this role is $16.49 - $26.39 hourly. The final offer will depend on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. This range is for base pay only and does not include bonuses or other compensation. This position is eligible for a quarterly bonus, which is not guaranteed and is awarded based on company and individual performance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CPC-A, or CPC with limited experience in anesthesia, RHIT eligible or newly credentialed.
• Minimal level of coding experience with a basic understanding of documentation guidelines.
• Ability to self-motivate and initiate new projects.
• Ability to work independently under the direction of the team lead or supervisor.
• Complete projects in a timely manner.
• Intermediate knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Intermediate Outlook skills.
• Ability to type 50 words per minute.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent computer skills.

Requirements

• Experience with a variety of electronic medical records.
• Utilizes EMR Navigation to locate and obtain required medical records.
• Communicates with external facility staff with a high level of professionalism.
• Enters data into Excel tracking workbooks.
• Utilizes coding platforms as required per divisional requirements.
• Prepares reports for aging and KPI for coding leadership as assigned or requested.
• Prepares data worksheets for coding reviews.
• Communicates daily assignments with vendor partners.
• Assists with maintenance of team playbooks (SOP/Pathways).
• Interacts with and responds to physician coding documentation deficiencies.
• Monitors and tracks clinician responses to documentation deficiencies and provides feedback to Coding Quality and Education.
• Processes post-op pain rounding visits.
• Entry level coding (post prospective audit).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures – especially HIPAA and confidentiality.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a quarterly bonus.