Coding Auditor/Educator
Ochsner Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Louisiana • United States
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About the role
- Works as a consulting team member on client or internal assignments
- Handles escalated coding related projects, new services, regulatory updates and overall coding quality
- Provides coding education to various groups such as coders, billers, nurses, physicians, etc.
- Participates in hospital revenue cycle assessments and process improvement engagements
- Prepares appropriate written reports to include findings and recommendations
- Conducts periodic status checks with the clients and project team to assess progress against plan
- Oversees and provides training and mentoring to help team members increase their effectiveness
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in information technology (IT), computer science, health information management (HIM) or related field preferred
- 5 years of experience working in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center (ASC) as a coder required
- Certification as Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based, Certified Professional Coder, Licensed Practical Nurse, OR Registered Nurse
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications including Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Visio
- Strong analytical skills and ability to gather and interpret data, evaluate reports and track progress
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
codingdata analysisreport writingprocess improvementrevenue cycle management
Soft Skills
mentoringtrainingcommunicationanalytical thinking
Certifications
Registered Health Information AdministratorRegistered Health Information TechnicianCertified Coding SpecialistCertified Coding Specialist-Physician basedCertified Professional CoderLicensed Practical NurseRegistered Nurse