[Hiring] HIM Cert Coder OP @Carle Health

Role Description

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.

• 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
• Performs 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
• Assists employees in solving work related matters
• Endorses and performs all required tasks associated with the Carle Experience
• In collaboration with the supervisor (or manager) and director, prepares and follows annual budgets
• Supports supervisor (or manager) by interpreting and analyzing financial 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)

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $23.58 per hour - $39.38 per 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.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits .