Arkansas Children's Hospital
Director Professional Coding
Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.
FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your
Workday Account
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Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC407140 Fiscal Administration
Summary:Monday - Friday — On-SitePlan, organize, and direct all operations of the Professional Coding department including strategic planning, fiscal management, human resource management, quality improvement, coding and regulatory compliance. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies including the Joint Commission, Arkansas Department of Health Rules and Regulations, and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.
Additional Information:CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT —
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
PLUS One (1) of the following certifications:
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists
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Required Education:Bachelor's Degree
Recommended Education:Master's Degree
Required Work Experience:Health Information Management - Direct 7 years with 5 years of management in a HIM department
Recommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:1 of the following certifications is required - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
Recommended Certifications:
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Description:
Corresponds with physicians and nurses through email and phone calls to dictate, e-sign charts as needed. Reviews status of medical record completion through Epic on a routine basis.
Compiles and maintains monthly resident reward and delinquent list for resident and attending physicians.
Reviews quality indicators monthly in all areas for compliance. Ensures all new and revised forms, whether paper or electronic, meet regulatory requirements.
Ensures that the integrity of AC health records is maintained for business and legal purposes according to TJC, CMS, and Arkansas Dept. of Health, legal and professional practice standards. Ensures a complete, accurate legal health record that may be kept in a variety of media including, but not limited to, electronic, paper, digital images, video, and audio.
Leads and supports ongoing activities that promote safe practices and a safe environment. Develops quality improvement processes that include goals and performance targets.
Maximizes resources to provide employees with tools, resources and an environment to succeed. Maximizes and manages allocated resources to achieve desired departmental and program results (staffing, space, equipment and supplies).
Implements development plans for employees that will strengthen current and future capabilities and enable them to contribute fully in their job role and the organization.
Prepares, justifies and administers departmental and program budgets.
Leads strategies to improve financial performance for assigned areas and hospital, including expenses, revenue and productivity.
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FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your
Workday Account
and search the "Find Jobs" report.
Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC407140 Fiscal Administration
Summary:Monday - Friday — On-SitePlan, organize, and direct all operations of the Professional Coding department including strategic planning, fiscal management, human resource management, quality improvement, coding and regulatory compliance. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies including the Joint Commission, Arkansas Department of Health Rules and Regulations, and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.
Additional Information:CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT —
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
PLUS One (1) of the following certifications:
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists
#AC2024
Required Education:Bachelor's Degree
Recommended Education:Master's Degree
Required Work Experience:Health Information Management - Direct 7 years with 5 years of management in a HIM department
Recommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:1 of the following certifications is required - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
Recommended Certifications:
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Description:
Corresponds with physicians and nurses through email and phone calls to dictate, e-sign charts as needed. Reviews status of medical record completion through Epic on a routine basis.
Compiles and maintains monthly resident reward and delinquent list for resident and attending physicians.
Reviews quality indicators monthly in all areas for compliance. Ensures all new and revised forms, whether paper or electronic, meet regulatory requirements.
Ensures that the integrity of AC health records is maintained for business and legal purposes according to TJC, CMS, and Arkansas Dept. of Health, legal and professional practice standards. Ensures a complete, accurate legal health record that may be kept in a variety of media including, but not limited to, electronic, paper, digital images, video, and audio.
Leads and supports ongoing activities that promote safe practices and a safe environment. Develops quality improvement processes that include goals and performance targets.
Maximizes resources to provide employees with tools, resources and an environment to succeed. Maximizes and manages allocated resources to achieve desired departmental and program results (staffing, space, equipment and supplies).
Implements development plans for employees that will strengthen current and future capabilities and enable them to contribute fully in their job role and the organization.
Prepares, justifies and administers departmental and program budgets.
Leads strategies to improve financial performance for assigned areas and hospital, including expenses, revenue and productivity.
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