ICD-10 CODING AUDITOR/TRAINER-OUTPT
CODING AUDITOR/TRAINER FOR OUTPATIENT AREAS
7A-3:30P / MON- FRI / FULLY REMOTE
80 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
Under the general direction of the Coding Manager of Health Information Management Services, this employee is responsible for assisting the Coding Manager with audits and training of new or existing employees when necessary. The Coding Associate will assist with educational materials, implementation and ongoing auditing of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT classifications. The Coding Associate must know and understand the PHP coding procedures, goals, and productively. The Coding Associate will assist with the PHP System Support Coding Manager and the Coding team to determine current and future auditing and educational opportunities and improvements to the coding areas. To be a resource for current coding staff during training regarding the most current coding classification system. This individual must demonstrate strong analytical skills, and possess project skills, must be process oriented and take ownership of assignments and outcomes. Must be very open to change and can learn quickly. Must possess interpersonal skills to be able to relate and communicate with multiple levels of people possessing different skill sets and personalities. Must be flexible with work hours if necessary. This individual must ensure all work is carried out in accordance to coding guidelines, CMS, Federal Registry and approved policies and procedures.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of outpatient experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Coding experience in college or hospital.
Prior specific functional responsibilities: Coding
Preferred experience: 3 years of coding or Team Lead experience
Knowledge/Skills
1. Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
2. Must be adept at multi-tasking, organizing, priority, and time management.
3. Will be required to learn and work with multiple software/hardware products to be used.
4. Most possess excellent communication skills.
5. Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.
6. Must be adept with machinery typically found in a business office environment.
7. Able to build productive relationships with all contacts.
8. Must have analytical skills to resolve simple to semi-complex problems.