Santiam Hospital & Clinics

Medical Billing and Coding

• Temporary/Full-time position with flexible hours given the job requires two evenings per month and some weekends
• Collaboratively participate in Revenue and Reimbursement Department professional coding activity
• Review and attend to assigned tasks using Hospital patient health information system work queues
• Ensure coding accuracy by adhering to medical coding conventions and guidelines
• Analyze patient health information records to identify documentation deficiency
• Maintain and apply current knowledge about coding systems and tools including Correct Coding Initiative edits, CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS
• Complete continuing education to maintain coding certification

Professional Coder

• Evaluate medical record documentation to ensure diagnostic and procedural code integrity in compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCs rules and guidance
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality
• Protecting patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal, medical and financial information per HIPAA and other federal regulations
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner
• Support the vision, mission and values of Santiam Hospital & Clinics
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, guests & coworkers
• Delivers customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned

Professional Fee Coder

Dietitian

• Develop and monitor comprehensive nutritional care plans and physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for acutely ill patients and monitor progress throughout their care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition therapy into each patient's treatment plan.
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes using the Nutrition Care Process and established clinical standards.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy tailored to each patient's age, medical condition, learning needs, and individualized goals while educating patients with practical, evidence-based strategies that promote long-term success and healthy behavior change.
• Assess patient understanding and cooperation to better integrate nutrition plans into their daily lifestyles.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate providers, programs and support services to address patient needs comprehensively.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care, operational efficiency and clinical outcomes.

Professional Coder

Professional Fee Coder

Registered Dietitian