LexiCode

Introduction:

LexiCode Job Opportunities

LexiCode is the leading provider of HIM Coding and Consulting Services nationwide and our exceptional employees make this possible.  We have many job opportunities.  Join the LexiCode team today! Please go to www.lexicode.jobs for information and to apply.

Job Description:

Remote Coding

–Inpatient FT

Required Qualifications:

AHIMA Credential plus 2 years Inpatient experience.

Compensation/Benefits:

LexiCode Offers:

• Excellent compensation
• Full-time positions with benefits
• Part-time flexible schedules
• Work from home opportunity
• Computer with 3M encoder plus coding books provided
• Continuing education and CEU reimbursement

Benefits That Matter:

We offer Comprehensive health and wellness plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and family members; paid time off; income protection plans such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; commuter benefits; financial and retirement planning services, and a robust learning and development (L&D) program with online courses and live training.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

If interested, please apply online or send resume to careers@lexicode.com.

Apply Online: http://www.lexicode.jobs

Hurley Medical Center

Introduction:

Hurley Medical Center is a 443-bed premier public teaching hospital located in Flint Michigan and is recognized as a regional leader in advanced specialized health care.

Every year, more than 20,000 people choose Hurley for their inpatient hospital care and the Emergency Department handles over 80,000 emergency cases, annually.

Hurley is seeking to hire a Director of Coding / CDI Operations.

Job Description:

• The Director of Coding / CDI Operations works under the general direction of the Sr. Director of Hospital and Professional Coding / Billing Services or designee who reviews work primarily through conferences and reports.
• May take direction from Medical Center administrators on special projects and assignments.
• Exercises direct and functional supervision over employees engaged in medical data reporting revenue cycle projects and activities across all departments in the medical center.
• The responsibility will be to plan, coordinate and manage reporting of medical data consistent with Medical Center needs and external regulatory requirements.
• Provides supervision to HMC employees engaged in the reporting of medical data, assessment clinical documentation, and coding of medical encounters or charts.
• Acts as a resource in areas of expertise, including follow through with training, education, and implementation.
• Ensures readiness and continued compliance throughout HMC of clinical coding requirements.
• Actively encourages buy-in and consensus building.  Ensures compliance with all appropriate safety and infection control standards.
• Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must have the following requirements:

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Five (5) years coding experience, two (2) years of which must be supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of ICD9/10 and CPT-4 coding systems
• Knowledge of and experience with revenue cycle projects in a health care setting
• Knowledge of governing regulations pertaining to reimbursement including outpatient prospective payment systems, other third party regulations, and utilization review requirements
• Knowledge of the content, structure and maintenance of the Charge Master.
• Knowledge of computer systems and their capabilities relative to coding, billing, and reimbursement monitoring including use of grouper software and the development of longitudinal databases

Preferred Qualifications: Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Management, or other related degree.

Compensation/Benefits: Instructions for Resume Submission:

Interested applicants can apply at http://www.hurleymc.com/careers/, to Job ID # 4254 along with their resumes.

Munson Medical Center

Introduction:

Munson Healthcare, our nine-hospital healthcare system headquartered in Traverse City, MI, is in the midst of exciting development and is well positioned for continued growth and success.

Munson Medical Center, our 442-bed referral center with a Level II Trauma Center, is the largest of the nine hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system and a three-time Magnet designated facility.

Our 7,000+ employees across northern Michigan are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare. Traverse City is well known as one of America’s “must see” vacation destinations for fine arts, farm-to-table food, local craft beer and wine, outdoor adventures, and miles of pristine freshwater shoreline.

Job Description:

• The Regional Coding Manager (RCM) is directly responsible for the daily oversight of coding operational processes and workflow, including but not limited to delivering timely and accurately coded cases for facility billing and for reporting hospital and provider quality metrics.   The RCM is responsible for managing all coding staff to achieve expected productivity and quality goals.
• This position is responsible for aligning coding performance with the broader revenue cycle goals and Munson Healthcare objectives and assists in the development and evolution of the overall strategy for Munson Healthcare coding operations.
• The RCM assists the Coding and CDI System Director with planning, service commitment, budgets and internal quality assessments and controls. The RCM also works in collaboration with the Coding and CDI System Director to ensure the integrity of coded/abstracted data, the education and training of coding staff.
• The RCM serves as a key promoter of Coding operations and actively participates in building positive working relationships with other Revenue Cycle departments, clinical providers and practice staff. The RCM acts as a resource for all Munson Healthcare on issues related to coding and charge capture.
• Travel to system facilities for work and meetings is an expected, routine occurrence.

Organizational Relationships

• The Regional Coding Manager reports directly to the System Director of Coding and Data Integrity.
• The RCM directly supervises the Coding Coordinators, Coding Analysts and Coder/Abstractors.
• This position has a close working partnership with the Coding Educator, the Medical Information Systems Analyst, the Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager and the Coding/CDI Physician Advisor.
• This position has frequent contact with the Medical Staff, Administrative Staff, Department Directors, Nursing staff, Medical Staff, other clinical staff, and physician office staff for all Munson Healthcare system hospitals.

Enry Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) is required. Consideration may be given to candidates with a Health Information Technology (HIT) degree with 10 or more years’ extensive, applicable experience.
• Current standing as a nationally certified RHIT or RHIA is required. Preference will be given to those who additionally possess certification as a CCS and/or CPC.
• A minimum of 5 years supervisory or coding leadership experience is required.
• Three to 5 years in coding a variety of visit types is required.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the revenue cycle, with particular emphasis on facility coding is required. A working knowledge of revenue cycle practices for professional services is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of coding classification systems (ICD-10, CPT) is required.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage cross-functional resolutions against a deadline is required.
• Demonstrated ability in effective communication, motivational and interpersonal relationship skills is required. Proven ability in written and oral communication is required.
• Previous experience in creating, providing or facilitating meeting and/or training presentations is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate good judgment, be self-motivated and well organized.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize key tasks and work in a complex, stressful environment is required. Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects and staff.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) is required. Consideration may be given to candidates with a Health Information Technology (HIT) degree with 10 or more years’ extensive, applicable experience.
• Current standing as a nationally certified RHIT or RHIA is required. Preference will be given to those who additionally possess certification as a CCS and/or CPC.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply Online

Henry Ford Health System

Introduction:

Henry Ford Health System is committed to improving the health and well-being of our diverse Michigan community

Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford and now one of the nation’s leading health care providers, Henry Ford Health System is a not-for-profit corporation managed by Chief Executive Officer Wright L. Lassiter, III and governed by a 17-member Board of Trustees, with volunteer-led advisory and affiliate boards providing additional leadership.

It is comprised of hospitals, medical centers and one of the nation’s largest group practices, the Henry Ford Medical Group, which includes more than 1,200 physicians practicing in over 40 specialties. The System’s flagship, Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, is a Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for clinical excellence in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, multi-organ transplants and cancer treatment.

With more than 30,000 employees, Henry Ford Health System is the fifth-largest employer in metro Detroit, and among the most diverse.

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for management of the operations for health information functions across the multi-facility integrated healthcare delivery system. Health Information functions includes the release of medical record information and maintaining patients¿ medical records. This position provides direction, support and management for HIM operations related to patient health information, maintaining confidentiality internal and external to the healthcare organization, supporting and maintaining patient health information (including but not limited to paper and electronic health records) striving for compliance and promoting best practices and education in all HIM related areas. Leads through sharing knowledge, motivation and empowerment of HIM operations while balancing the expectations of the team performance through effective communication and organized process improvements. Oversees the HIM operations maintaining a high level of customer service related to HIM functions for all business units which include: Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital and Henry Ford Medical Group Clinics.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for system wide regulatory compliance, related policies and HIM accreditation providing business unit representation at regulatory committee meetings.
• Promotes system forms standardization including facilitation of the System Forms (eTemplate) Committee. Participates in various committees for continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Works closely with system departments, business units, vendors and actively to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for maintaining HIM operations budget and monitoring of performance throughout the fiscal year. Responds to change with a positive attitude and demonstrates a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities, objectives and provide positive support to staff.
• Facilitates the System Electronic Health Record Committee (SEHR: Medical Records Committee) supporting HIM system standardization.
• Responsible for oversight of record completion and compliance.
• Willingly cooperates and works toward solutions which support a common goal.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Integrity/Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Evaluates the performance of HFHS HIM Operations Team.
• Interviews, hires, trains, mentors and disciplines associates according to Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Takes the initiative to make decisions and is an advocate for change and quality improvement in HIM operations, procedures and processes to support the current and future needs of the HIM department and health system.
• Oversees and maintains the integrity and quality of patient information, including but not limited to paper and electronic patient records and related health care applications; includes oversight of paper record scanning process.
• Instrumental in ensuring HIM compliance including privacy, security, confidentiality and release of information practices to reflect current organizational practices, policies and regulatory requirements. Responsible to identify opportunities to improve HIM operations, monitor and track trends and initiate actions and processes to improve performance in achieving HIM operational standards.
• Oversight and coordination of quality customer HIM functions performed at individual business unit locations throughout the system; including HIM storefronts, record maintenance, birth and death certificate processes as applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Health Information Management or related field.

Five years management experience or successful supervisor experience in a position that demonstrates leadership ability, initiative and assertiveness. Knowledge of best practices related to HIM functions, regulatory requirements, and day-to-day operations.

RHIA or RHIT certification.

Communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with staff.

Ability to manage, coordinate, and lead simultaneously.

Ability to estimate time frames and meet projected deadlines.

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to provide effective leadership to departmental personnel and to develop and maintain a wide variety of internal and external cooperative working relationships.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to understand and lead change.

Demonstrate experience in all areas of medical record functions, including privacy & compliance regulations.

Goal oriented, exceptional interpersonal skills, change management and political skill.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years management experience in HIM regulatory requirements specific to privacy, confidentiality and release of information requirements (i.e. HIPAA, Joint Commission, DNV, CMS).

Education Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Health Information Management or related field.

Apply Online: http://www.henryfordcareers.com