Here are some career opportunities: Are you an employer looking to post a job on the SEMHIMA website? If so we’ve got great news for you! It’s free and easy to do! Simply e-mail your job posting to Carly Plescia at specialfcna at comcast.net with your subject line reading “SEMHIMA Job Posting”. Your posting will be posted within 48hrs of receipt and will remain on the website for 90 days and will then be removed unless you ask for the posting to remain on the website for another 90 days. Coding Data Specialist Supervisor Date Posted: Saturday, February, 27 2010 William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak OPEN POSITION: Coding Data Specialist Supervisor DEPARTMENT: BPS Abstract SCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular SHIFT: Days, M-F HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. JOB DETAILS: The coding data Specialist Supervisor manages daily operations of Coding Data Specialist and Clerical support staff. Implements and updates internal policies and procedures to provide accurate coding and demographic data for billing, reimbursement and administrative reporting for professional fee services. Trains and educates staff to be compliant with external regulatory agencies and/or third party payer rules and regulations. Oversees and facilitates all activities involved in maintaining staffing levels. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RHIA, RHIT Degree. CCS, CPC equivalent experience. Experience with professional fee coding to include E/M services. Computer application skills (Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint). Previous supervisory or management experience helpful. Apply directly on-line: www.Beaumonthospitals.com Select Careers. From menu on left side of page, select Apply for Positions. When doing search for this posting, chose from drop downs: Select Facility: Main Hospital, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Job Category: Operation Support Job Status: All Date Posted: No time limit Follow instructions to complete on-line application. Resume may be submitted directly to Nancy Klinkhamer on-line: Nklinkhamer@beaumonthospitals.com Auditor – Utilization Review Date Posted: Wednesday, February, 17 2010 Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Position Location: Detroit, MI Responsibility for assisting and supporting management in the evaluation, recommendation, establishment, implementation and analysis of new and improved production workflows, work processes for systems, reporting, and new products/programs to improve customer service levels and overall quality. Review of medical records. Perform clinical reviews with knowledge of body systems, anatomy and physiology. Assist and support in the planning, coordinating, developing and implementing of approved audit programs which are Divisional and/or Corporate in scope in order to enhance the overall efficiency of operational procedures, methods, controls and performance. Analyze, process and/or expedite operational transactions; this may include timely resolutions of problems. Participate in systems testing, develop procedures and controls and provide recommendations for the ongoing improvement of the updated process. Provide leadership team with status of projects; issue, communicate and recommend policy decisions to achieve project objectives. Utilize and maintain available corporate production and reporting systems; produce routine and non-routine reports, presentations, letters, communications and graphics. Assist internal and external personnel by answering questions, supplying information and training. Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with customers or partners. Other duties may be assigned. • Thorough understanding of medical coding (CPT-4; HCPCS, ICD-9 or DRG) as it relates to audits. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to lead and contribute to process improvement programs. • Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of personnel. • Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job. DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must have RHIT and RHIA credentials; two years of inpatient medical record coding experience with ICD-9 and CPT. Demonstrated competency in the following areas: clinical reviews with knowledge of body systems, anatomy and physiology; ability to provide internal and external leadership with status of projects; the ability to communicate and recommend policy decisions to achieve project objectives. TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MI IS REQUIRED DEPARTMENT PREFERENCES: Bachelor's degree in health related field and current Registered Nurse license preferred. TO APPLY ONLINE please visit: www.MIBlueTalent.com Coding Compliance Specialist Date Posted: Tuesday, December, 8 2009 Trinity Health Home Office, Farmington Hills POSITION PURPOSE Responsible for performing and managing the denials management process (i.e., audit of Medicare denials) as part of the Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) Audit. Provides system-wide coding quality reviews and assesses audit denials; identifies audit appeal strategies and develops focused coder education and auditing programs to improve skills and compliance; and determines documentation improvement opportunities in order to reduce and/or eliminate future reviews. Provides a high-level of technical competency and serves as a subject matter expert regarding documentation, coding, billing, reimbursement and compliance management. Responsible for special compliance related projects, develops and delivers educational programs, informational materials, work products and tools to departments in order to optimize data quality and appropriate payment methods, improve skills, establish improved physician documentation initiatives, respond to the perceived needs of coding quality reviews, and support the development and implementation of best practices, guidelines and policies to ensure compliance with regulations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three (3) to six (6) years experience in a health care setting. Must possess at least one (1) of the following licenses/certifications: RHIT, RHIS, RN, CPC and CCS or professional certification in another healthcare field. Three (3) to six (6) years of progressive experience in various hospital functions, such as coding, billing and reimbursement. Must have a proficient knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payer documentation, coding and billing regulations. Working knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation required. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of both ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding procedures. Must possess computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Access and Excel applications. Must be able to use Internet and other resource applications for research purposes and to provide documentations that supports regulations quoted in audits. Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks both accurately and simultaneously. Ability to work with high workload volumes, meet established deadlines and work in a face paced work environment. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate in clear, concise terms to management at all levels, including the ability to articulate complex regulatory information in layman’s terms. Knowledge of medical terminology and coding. Strong interpersonal skills. Contact: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRINITY HEALTH, AND TO APPLY ONLINE, GO TO www.trinity-health.org AND FOLLOW THE CAREERS LINK OR GO DIRECTLY TO: http://www.trinity-health.org/Careers/CareerOpportunities/THCareerOpportunities/index.htm Contingent Clerical (Coding Position) Date Posted: Tuesday, December, 8 2009 Trinity Health Home Office, Farmington Hills or Work from Home Remotely *Approximately 10 hours/week. Multiple positions available. POSITION PURPOSE Responsible for applying appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health records, including Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Room, Urgent Care health information records for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree in Health Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting. Must possess at least one (1) of the following licenses/certifications: RHIT, RHIA,, and CCS., or CPC-H. Prefer 3 or more years of progressive experience in various hospital functions, such as coding, billing and reimbursement. Must have a proficient knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payer documentation, coding and billing regulations. Working knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation required. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of both ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding procedures. Must possess computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel applications. Must be able to use Internet and other resource applications for research purposes and to provide documentations that supports regulations used for support of coding. Experience using coding software is desired. Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to prioritize and be flexible on work assignments. Ability to work with high workload volumes, meet established productivity and quality standards. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with medical staff and other Health Center personal when compiling data for coding and record completion. Basic analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine completeness of medical records and interpret the content of the record, laboratory results, pharmaceutical terminology and disease process in order to code required data. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for more than eighty percent of work time when analyzing, coding and abstracting requested medical record information. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement. Contact: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRINITY HEALTH, AND TO APPLY ONLINE, GO TO www.trinity-health.org AND FOLLOW THE CAREERS LINK OR GO DIRECTLY TO: http://www.trinity-health.org/Careers/CareerOpportunities/THCareerOpportunities/index.htm Coding Documentation Specialist Date Posted: Friday, December, 4 2009 Beaumont Hospital, Troy Medical Information Services Department (MISD) Position- Coding Documentation Specialist ATTN: D. Zettner Schedule: Full Time – Regular Shift: Days Hours: 8AM - 4:30PM (flexible) Job Details: • Works with clinical disciplines to ensure efficiency and consistency in clinical documentation. Provides education and organizes documentation improvement efforts to physician's/clinical staff. Provides follow up information to Clinical Documentation Improvement Team. Audits records, coordinates and reviews restrospective records with residents Required Qualifications: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS with minimum 2 years inpatient acute care coding experience. Demonstrated understanding of ICD-9-CM, coding protocols, prospective payment system (DRG) and government regulations. Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, & physiology, pharmacology, disease processes, surgical & medical procedures. Highly motivated and able to function independently. Preferred qualifications: Computer application sills (Windows, Word, Encoder, Excel). Ability to interpret information, relay information to others, communicate with medical/clinical staff and give presentations. Must have credibility, integrity, good investigative skills and ability to influence others. Please send resume to: dzettner@beaumonthospitals.com or fax 1 (248) 964-8627. CODER, PROFESSIONAL FEE BILLING Date Posted: Friday, December, 4 2009 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEPT. OF SURGERY BILLING UNIT -ANN ARBOR This is a full time position. The qualified candidate will perform CPT and ICD-9 coding for professional fee billing of evaluation and management services as well as surgical procedures. Duties also include some auditing of outpatient services. The coding staff communicates on a daily basis with physicians about coding and documentation as well as with the billing staff on rejection followup. Desired Qualifications: 2-4 year degree in medical information technology. Previous experience with professional billing using CPT and ICD-9-CM coding is necessary. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with physicians. Knowledge of professional fee billing rules and carrier regulations. Knowledge of teaching physician guidelines. Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet skills. Ability to read and understand complex medical documents. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Demonstrated multi tasking skills and ability to organize workload are essential. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Excellent organizational skills, including accuracy and attention to detail. Please include a cover letter with your resume. It should address your interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the position, as well as your salary requirements. Only those with current RHIA/RHIT certification and prior job experience in coding need apply. Please apply through the U of M job website: http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/ Posting ID # 36373 Job Title: Medical Records Coder Inter Dept.: Surgery