Liberty Healthcare seeks an experienced professional for an available part-time Medical Records Director position based at the Hamburg Center. This position is primarily responsible for directing the overall operations of the records department at the Hamburg Center. The incumbent will work a part-time schedule weekdays during daytime hours, approximately 19 hours per week per a mutually agreed upon schedule.

The Hamburg Center is a residential facility which serves over 120 people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The persons served at the Hamburg Center receive a wide array services from a caring and compassionate professional multi-disciplinary staff. Nursing; primary care; mental and behavioral health; dental; physical therapy; occupational therapy; and speech therapy are among the many clinical services provided onsite at the Hamburg Center. Located in the town of Hamburg in Berks County – the Hamburg Center is easily commutable from Reading and Allentown. Harrisburg, Hershey and the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia are about an hour away. The Hamburg Center is funded and operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Selected professional staff at the Hamburg Center work through a collaborative arrangement and contract with Liberty Healthcare Corporation.

Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Ensuring the integrity of all medical records (traditional paper charts)
• Reviewing medical records for completeness and accuracy
• Serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer for the Hamburg Center
• Serve as a contributing member of various committees
• Providing leadership to two members of the department staff
• Collaborating with medical and ancillary clinical staff

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or other relevant credential from the American Health Information Medical Association (AHIMA) AND Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Records Technician

High school diploma

The compensation for this position is $28.10 per hour (approximately $25,000 year). No benefits are associated with this position because it is part-time status.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Ian Castronuovo at Liberty Healthcare at ianc@libertyhealth.com.

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Faculty Member, Health Information Management (HIM)
Peirce College, Philadelphia, PA

Peirce College invites candidates to assist the Faculty Chair, Health Programs in accomplishing the goals & mission of the College by performing in the role of faculty member responsible for instruction of HIM or related degree &/or certificate program courses.

Duties include teaching a total of 9 courses during the Fall & Spring Terms (with a 5/4 or 4/5 teaching load for each Fall & Spring Term), & 4 courses during the Summer Term; engaging in, on average, 4 hours of institutional service per week which may include committee work, student recruitment programs, tutoring, career mentoring, academic advising, networking activities, & curriculum/course development; attending functions, as assigned, including commencement, monthly faculty meetings, college forums, & scheduled in-service activities; & becoming involved in professional development activities, & academic/professional organizations such as the American Health Information Management Association. Additional responsibilities are as follows: supports the administration & use of the AHIMA Virtual Lab applications in core HIT/HIA courses; supports the planning & placement process for the Professional Practice Experiences in the acute & non-acute settings; & actively contributes to academic planning, curriculum development & review, academic advising, & program improvement in alignment with the AHIMA Entry Level Competencies & as required by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics & Information Management Education.

Requirements include a Doctorate or Master’s degree & willingness to work towards doctorate in healthcare-related field. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification or willingness to work towards successful completion of RHIA certification. Demonstrated scholarly &/or professional activity in health information management &/or health informatics consistent with the mission, goals, & standards of the HIT & HIA programs & Peirce College. Teaching experience in content area; strong technical, writing, & critical thinking abilities; excellent communication, customer service, interpersonal, & project management skills; & proficiency in instructional methodology & techniques as well as in Microsoft Office Suite & HIM technology resources.

Competitive salary & excellent benefits offered. Please submit a letter of interest with your salary expectations, as well as a current resume to:

Academic Operations/Faculty Support
Peirce College
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email to MKennedy@peirce.edu or fax to: (215) 670-9255.

We strongly encourage materials be submitted via email. Candidates interviewed must be prepared to give a teaching demonstration. We will contact only those candidates who best meet our requirements. Peirce College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Holy Spirit Health System, a preeminent healthcare organization serving the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, seeks a dynamic and experienced health care professional as Coding Supervisor, Health Information Services. Reporting to the Department of Health Information Services Director, the Coding Supervisor, is a key member of the leadership team and critical to the success of the organization. A 316-bed, not-for-profit community hospital, Holy Spirit Hospital is situated in an ideal market and is well known regionally for its mission and excellence in health care. The hospital is the anchor for Holy Spirit Health System, which has over 2, 800 employees, net revenues of approximately $283 million, and outstanding facilities, including a 140,000 square foot cardiac care facility. Holy Spirit Hospital provides a full spectrum of care to the residents of central Pennsylvania, including inpatient and outpatient hospital-based services, primary care physician practices, and inpatient sub-acute care.

The Coding Supervisor will oversee a technical staff of approximately 15 FTE’s, manage the Clinical Documentation Improvement, inpatient, outpatient, emergency department coding, abstracting, and cancer registry areas. Monitor work flow areas in order to ensure established processing schedules are met. Assure quality of work in assigned areas and assist in managing department operations and will provide leadership consistent with hospital mission and values.

Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of three years of clinical, coding, supervisory work experience in a healthcare setting with thorough working knowledge of ICD/CPT coding methodologies, DRG's, and 3M encoder system with the ability to meet established organizational and departmental benchmarks for turn-around-times and HIMs revenue cycle.

A Bachelors' degree is required, preferably with a major in Health Information Services or related field. Professional Certification/s required such as: RHIA, RHIT or CCS with current licensure according to A.H.I.M.A. protocols. We seek candidates with a strong customer service orientation, a high energy level, knowledge of health care “best practices” and a passion for excellence in patient care.

We offer a competitive total compensation package to include: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 401(k) with company match plus much more!

Inquiries and resumes may be directed in confidence to Lisa Rivera, Senior Employee Relations Specialist, @ lisa.rivera@hsh.org. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply online please go to www.hsh.org. EOE

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The Reading Hospital Medical Group has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time coder. TRHMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

• Extrapolates patient professional fees from the medical record within the parameters set for the practice site
• Assigns appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding guidelines, and uses clinical knowledge to determine the appropriate level of complexity for the date of service
• Ensures that clinical documentation substantiates the evaluation and management, procedure and modifiers selected in accordance with federal, state and medical group documentation and coding requirements, as well as Medicare guidelines and regulations
• Communicates with co-workers, management, physicians and other medical group staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues

• Certified Procedural Coder
• CPC (AAPC) and Certified Coding Specialist
• CCS(P) designation; AHIMA or equivalent experience and education is optional with CPC
• Minimum two years of experience in coding/medical professional services preferred
• Extensive knowledge of ICD and CPT codes; proficiency with both Evaluation and Management and Procedures codes preferred
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and third-party payer patient documentation requirements
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel)

High School diploma or equivalent

To learn more about The Reading Hospital Medical Group and apply, visit: www.trhmg.org

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Chambersburg Hospital, an affiliate of Summit Health, is a 240-bed acute care, non-profit community hospital located in southcentral Pennsylvania.

The Medical Coder, under the direction of the Data Quality Manager, functions as a coder for the Health Information Management Department to collect and classify diagnostic, procedural and patient information from physicians and medical records.

Must score 70% or higher on the HIM Coding Screening competency.

Formal Education and Training:
Must be one of the following: CCS; RHIA; RHIT; CCA; CPCH; or have a BS or AD with one-year acute care coding experience; or a High School Diploma with three-years of acute care coding experience.

Comprehensive benefits package. Wages up to $23.03.

Apply online at www.summithealth.org.

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At HealthSpring, we are dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve by delivering the highest quality and greatest value in health care benefits and services. We believe in providing a health care delivery system which focuses on ensuring our members receive the appropriate care at the appropriate time in the appropriate setting. We are committed to developing a network of healthcare professionals which encourages greater physician-engagement in the development of quality improvements for the Medicare population. And we operate with the highest standards of quality and professional ethics while building vital, trust based relationships. In order to accomplish this mission, we recruit, retain and reward talented employees throughout our organization. We define our culture and our values by empowering our employees to reach their highest potential.

• Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for coding performance department in support of strategic objectives and program planning
• Ensures that all health information management practices meet CMS, JCAHO, and state standards
• Manages, develops and implements processes to identify and/or capture and submit risk adjustment data
• Responsible for developing and assessing market plans and analyzing business opportunities
• Evaluates provider activity and performance
• Monitors reporting measurements within the department
• Provides guidance and supervision to all staff
• Provides weekly activity and other reports
• Manages and provides all necessary documents required for CMS Risk Adjustment Data Validation
• Facilitates compliance with local and federal regulations and corporate Standard Operating Procedures

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven track record of developing and managing departmental workflows
• At least five years of management experience
  At least seven years related experience
• Valid AAPC or AHIMA coding certification (CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA) with at least seven years coding experience

Click here to apply online. www.healthspring.com

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St. Francis Medical Center is an acute care teaching hospital that provides comprehensive family health care services hires only the best people in all professions. We are currently seeking the following full time positions:

St. Francis Medical Center is an acute care teaching hospital that provides comprehensive family health care services hires only the best people in all professions. We are currently seeking the following full time positions:

CODING MANAGER - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Manage the day to day operations of HIM Coding and data abstracting/quality forinpatient, outpatient and emergency services.

INPATIENT CODER
Assign accurate ICD-9 diagnoses codes and ICD-9 and CPT procedure codes for inpatient medical records using 3M Encoder and Abstracting software systems.

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package and other great incentives.

CODING MANAGER: We require RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentials w/at least 2 years previous HIM & supervisory experience, Bachelors degree, Associates degree and certification from AHIMA as an HIM Practitioner.

INPATIENT CODER: We require knowledge of medical terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, APC, DRG/MS-DRG structure, ICD-9-CM, CPT and HSCPCS coding. RHIT or CCS w/3-5 yrs exp preferred.

Associates Degree

Interested applicants can forward their resumes to:

St. Francis Medical Center, Attn: Leora Washington
Fax: 609-599-6257, e-mail: Lwashington@stfrancismedical.org

Apply Here : http://www.Click2Apply.net/89scd3w

Visit us at www.stfrancismedical.com. EOE

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Take your coding experience to a new level! As a professional, this is an opportunity to join one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, servicing patients from all over the world. Penn Medicine has been awarded several national healthcare quality awards and we seek employees who are engaged and excited by our mission of continued service excellence and on-going professional development.

The Hospital CDM Compliance Analyst is primarily responsible for the review and validation of all technical charges that comprise the University of Pennsylvania Health System (HUP, PPMC, and PAH Hospitals) Charge Description Masters (CDM), the master price list of all services, supplies and medications charged for inpatient and outpatient services. Incumbent will also participate in performing coding research and other hospital based audit activity that may be necessary in support of the Department mission.

• ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding/billing experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology necessary
• Course work in human anatomy and physiology necessary
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a related field (outpatient coding, APC analysis, Chargemaster maintenance and statistical analysis)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) certification within 6 months of employment

• Proficiency with outpatient billing and documentation standards, particularly the Medicare OPPS/APC payment regulations
• Familiarity with 3M coding and reimbursement systems and Hospital SMS preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

BA or BS in related field required, (nursing, Health Information Management highly desirable) or related work experience.

At Penn Medicine, you will enjoy the camaraderie and support that you'll experience at our prestigious institution, as well as a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest pre-paid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Job Code: 36852
Location: UPHS Corporate Services–Office of Billing Compliance & Review Services
www.pennmedicine.org/jobs

Your Life is Worth Penn Medicine AA/EOE, M/F/D/V

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A member of LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore features state-of-the-art facilities, national acclaim, and renowned Centers of Excellence. Sinai is the largest community hospital and third largest teaching hospital in Maryland.

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore seeks a Supervisor for the Health Information Management department. The supervisor will plan and oversee the activities of the day and evening shift document processing staff engaged in prepping, scanning and quality control validation. Supervisor will also ensure confidentiality and privacy of patient information following privacy rules and regulations.

Sinai Hospital offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package including tuition reimbursement, free parking and bonus opportunities. No travel required. Visit www.lifejobs.org to apply. EOE/M/F/D

Job Requirements: Associate's degree (2 years college), a minimum of one year experience as a supervisor in a comparable setting and three years Medical Record experience displaying leadership qualities working in an electronic record environment required. RHIT or RHIA preferred.

This is a full-time, day shift position. Hours are 10:00am - 6:30pm.

Apply Here : http://www.Click2Apply.net/jg7md8g

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Highlands Hospital is an independent, 71-bed, not-for-profit community hospital located in Connellsville, PA, just 15 minutes north of Uniontown. This position is full time (80 hours per pay period), flexible day shift, with weekends and holidays scheduled on an as-needed basis

Job Description:

Assigns ICD-9 CM and CPT codes and abstracts diagnoses and procedures in compliance with established coding guidelines, UHDDS guidelines, and all applicable rules and regulations. Will work in collaboration with physicians, Case Management, and other patient care team members to identify the need for clarification of clinical documentation. Will utilize clinical and coding knowledge to initiate verbal and written queries to physicians to capture quality documentation to appropriately support the patient’s severity of illness and accurate DRG assignment.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Associate degree in a health-related profession or successful completion of post high school courses or on-the-job training in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required

• Strong data entry, PC, and communication skills needed

• A minimum of one-year coding experience required

• Proficiency in inpatient coding and CCS highly preferred

• CPSI knowledge helpful

Return completed application and/or resume by mail, fax or email to:

Human Resources Dept
Highlands Hospital
401 E. Murphy Ave
Connellsville, PA 15425

Fax: (724) 626-2334 Email: highlandsHR@highlandshospital.org

If you would like to inquire or request an application please call (724) 626-2314 or download the application at www.highlandshospital.org.

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A member of LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore features state-of-the-art facilities, national acclaim, and renowned Centers of Excellence. Sinai is the largest community hospital and third largest teaching hospital in Maryland.

Sinai Hospital seeks Health Information Coders for two full-time, day shift positions. Coders will follow established conventions and guidelines to code and abstract the medical records of inpatient, day surgery, emergency and outpatient records. Groups codes to determine diagnosis related groupings (DRGs - CMS and/or APR). Position includes generous bonus program and the ability to work remotely.

Sinai Hospital offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, including free parking and tuition reimbursement. Visit www.lifejobs.org to learn more and apply. EOE/M/F/D

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree (2 years college), CCS, proficient in ICD-9-CM, CPT coding; DRG (CMS and APR) theory and solve coding problems of moderate complexity required. One to three years of experience required. RHIT or RHIA preferred.

Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/2ynvqt5

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A member of LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore features state-of-the-art facilities, national acclaim, and renowned Centers of Excellence. Sinai is the largest community hospital and third largest teaching hospital in Maryland.

Sinai Hospital seeks a Coding Validator to review all inpatient records assigned a PPC (potentially preventable complication) code. Reports findings of this review to Administration, Performance Improvement, Clinical Documentation Improvement staff, coders and management of the Health Information Management department. Assists with query completion. Also reviews inpatient and outpatient charts for coding of diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 principles and hospital guidelines. Reviews and processes audit findings from external auditors. Adheres to compliance rules set forth in Federal and state guidelines in relation to reimbursement, research and statistics. Assists with coding staff education.

Sinai Hospital offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including free parking and tuition reimbursement. Visit www.lifejobs.org to apply. EOE/M/F/D

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (2 years college) and 5-7 years experience required

• Proficiency in DRG (CMS & APR) theory

• Proficiency with POA codes and PPCs

• Proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT coding

• Auditing and experience training others required

• CCS required

• RHIT, RHIA preferred

Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/3ybmpfx

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Job Description:

A member of LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore features state-of-the-art facilities, national acclaim, and renowned Centers of Excellence. Sinai is the largest community hospital and third largest teaching hospital in Maryland.

Sinai Hospital seeks a Coding Compliance Auditor to review medical records for coding accuracy and DRG (CMS or APR) assignment. Will also develop and provide a structured reporting and education process for HIM coders. Will provide the HIM manager with coder educational information and prepares reports of coding audit results. Work from home option! After training, position can be performed remotely full time.

Sinai Hospital offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and free parking. Visit www.lifejobs.org to apply. EOE/M/F/D

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (2 years college) and CCS required

• RHIT, RHIA preferred

• Proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, auditing experience

• 7+ years of experience also required

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/m6kjxgg

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Introduction:

Main Line Health… Well Ahead. We're making lives better. Including yours. What really matters to you when it comes to your career? If you think about what's important to you, you'll find that these are the same things that are important to us at Main Line Health. Things like innovation, compassion and communication. These aren't just words to us. They are the values that are at the center of everything that we do.

Job Description:

Our Paoli Hospital location is seeking an Oncology Data Services Coordinator who possesses the technical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to maintain the components of an oncology-related data collection system in a manner consistent with all requirements of the health care delivery system – medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Tumor Registrar l (CTR) license

• A minimum of 3 years related experience

• Proficiency in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, health information/oncology coding systems and computer applications

Education Qualifications:

An Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Cancer/Health Information Management; an education in other Allied Health professions may also be considered

Compensation/Benefits:

We offer a salary commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefits.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

For more information and to apply, please visit our web site www.mainlinehealth.org, and search for Job ID #24836. EOE.

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Introduction:

Main Line Health… Well Ahead. We're making lives better. Including yours. What really matters to you when it comes to your career? If you think about what's important to you, you'll find that these are the same things that are important to us at Main Line Health. Things like innovation, compassion and communication. These aren't just words to us. They are the values that are at the center of everything that we do.

Job Description:

Our Broomall, PA location is currently seeking an HIM Operations Supervisor who will supervise specific staff and functions to assure efficient and effective document flow in the HIM department and promote a professional, customer centric environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), required within 2 years of hire

• 3 years recent experience in HIM in an acute care setting

• Computer experience

• The ability to prioritize multiple projects

• 25% local travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited Health Information Administration Program is preferred

• Supervisory experience preferred

Compensation/Benefits:

We offer a salary commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefits.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

For more information and to apply, please visit our web site www.mainlinehealth.org, and search for Job ID #25037. EOE.

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This Auditor is responsible for DRG Validation audits of our contracted providers in an automated audit process environment. The Auditor utilizes clinical knowledge and experience, coding knowledge and chart review skills to provide accurate, quality DRG determinations. Travel to provider facilities is required.

 

The Auditor is also responsible for the development and implementation of audit and recovery ideas and approaches.

• Conducts audits and recoveries in a manner which is consistent with GHP reimbursement methods as detailed in the Billing Guidelines

• Performs onsite DRG Validation audits of paid claims utilizing ICD-9-CM Coding and 'Grouper' software

• Establishes and maintains partnering relationships with hospital DRG representatives

• Responsible for the development and implementation of audit opportunities

• Achieves recovery results by applying clinical/coding/claims knowledge to analysis of claims data to identify errors and potential overpayments

• During the course of chart and claim reviews, recommends process improvements and identify key issues that may require further attention

• Supports Payment Integrity audit goals by contributing information and recommendations for new recovery initiatives

• Applies extensive clinical/coding/claims knowledge to collaborate with and support audit staff

• Applies sound analytical and research skills to the analysis of claims data utilizing clinical documentation, coding expertise and knowledge of the contracts and the claims systems

• Collaborates with the IT staff to support the audit application and accomplish the department goals

• Communicates information, observations and findings to other departments in order to prevent inappropriate payment of claims

• Communicates with providers to resolve coding/billing discrepancies

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) with current American Health Information Management membership required

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration or Business related field, current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse certification or equivalent professional experience. RN/LPN must have recent clinical experience, audit and/or utilization review experience

• Minimum of three to five years proven experience with ICD-9-CM coding and DRG expertise required

• Minimum of three to five years of clinical chart review experience and/or coding knowledge applied to claims/medical record review

Email Us Here: jflowry@geisinger.edu

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Introduction:

Mercy Suburban Hospital a 129-bed community-based acute-care teaching hospital in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, seeks a Same Day Surgery Coder. This position is part time (16 hours per week), flexible shift, NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS, some travel between facilities is required.

Job Description:

Assigns ICD-9 CM and CPT-4 codes and abstracts all diagnoses and procedures in compliance with established coding guidelines, applicable rules and regulations and in accordance with the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set.

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must be high school graduate or equivalent. Proficiency in same day surgery highly preferred! Must possess CCS credential. Two years inpatient coding experience or educational equivalent. Must have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology and ICD-9/ CPT. Computer skills required.

Education Qualifications:

Candidate must be high school graduate or equivalent. CCS credential is required.

Compensation/Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan. EOE

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Click here to apply. Requisition #129578.

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Introduction:

YTI is helping committed students attain rewarding careers through industry-modeled, student-centered, training and support of the highest caliber. YTI's Mission is a beacon. It brightens our students' prospects of a fulfilling career and it illuminates our course to the future. YTI's Mission establishes the primacy of our students. They have set very immediate goals for attaining a rewarding career. Practical, applied, hands-on learning needed to get and hold the job of their dreams, this is foremost in their minds. We deliver this by modeling our faculty, facilities, equipment and curriculum after the industry they will enter. We acknowledge the financial and personal sacrifices our students make to attend YTI, and we work with them to make those sacrifices manageable. In return we ask for and receive one thing, their unwavering commitment to achieving their career and personal growth. We recognize that our students' success ultimately depends on their ability to satisfy their prospective employers. So, we partner with employers to ensure our programs reflect real work expectations and settings through program advisory committees and externships. Once students have completed their training, we again call on our network of employer relationships to assist students in securing a job in their chosen field. Throughout the process we strive to meet the highest practicable standards, and our faculty, equipment and facilities reflect that commitment. We strive for superior outcomes in student satisfaction, program completion and most importantly career placement. YTI is helping committed students attain rewarding careers through industry-modeled, student-centered, training and support of the highest caliber. We are YTI and this is our Mission.

Job Description:

YTI Career Institute is looking for a full time Medical Billing & Coding Program Coordinator for our Mechanicsburg campus. Our 12-month program prepares students for entry-level positions in hospitals, physicians' offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. The courses of study include, but are not limited to, Career Development, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Billing/Coding Simulation, and Medical Terminology (see www.yti.edu for the full list.) The Medical Billing & Coding program requires that faculty and staff have at least three years of related work experience in the field. Teaching experience is not required - we will train you! This is an excellent opportunity for you to share your skills and experiences with career-driven students!

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree and coding certification (CPC, CPC-H, CCA, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred)

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Compensation/Benefits:

Benefits Overview
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision Eligibility - 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Signature FlexChoice QHDHP * Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Vision *Prescription coverage is included with all medical plans. It is not available separately.

Life Insurance & Accidental Death Insurance
On the first of the month following 90 days of employment, the Company offers Life Insurance & Accidental Death Insurance. The amount of the policy is equal to one (1) times the employee's annual salary, rounded up to the nearest thousand. In the event of an accidental death, the amount of the policy is doubled. YTI covers the cost of this insurance. Short Term Disability Insurance (STD) Short-term disability insurance is available to you on the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Rates for short term disability are based on the employee's annual salary, age and benefit amount. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Long-term disability insurance is available to you on the first of the month following 90 days of employment. It provides you with 60% of your salary in case you are disabled for more than 90 days. Rates for LTD are based on the employee's annual salary in $100 increments. ($ .30 per $100 earned) Paid Vacation Vacation year runs from July 1st through June 30th. After 3 full months of employment, employees will earn 1 vacation day per month up to a total of 10 days. As of the next July 1st employees will receive the following vacation days: 0 - 3 years - 13 days 4 - 6 years - 18 days 7 + years - 23 days Paid Holidays YTI provides 7 paid holidays. The paid holidays are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Salary Continuance Due to Sickness, Accident or Disability After 1 full month of employment employees will earn 1 salary continuance day per month up to a total of 10 days. As of the next July 1st employees will be credited with ten (10) days in their account each fiscal year. These days may be used for illness or accident of the employee or a member of the employee's immediate family. Any unused days will be carried over to the next year. Section 125 Plan The Section 125 Plan allows you to save money by taking your medical, dental, and vision insurance deductions pre-tax. The Section 125 Plan also offers spending accounts for medical and dependent care. The medical and dependent spending accounts allow you to deduct the amount you pay for these expenses from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. You then pay your medical and dependent care bills with this pre-tax money. This reduces your state and federal income tax and gives you more spendable income. Staff Tuition Waiver After completing one (1) year of service, employees are eligible to enroll in YTI classes and receive a full tuition waiver. Staff Family Tuition After completing one (1) year of service, employees are eligible to enroll members of their immediate family in classes at YTI and receive full tuition waiver. Only tuition is waived. Family members are responsible for all other costs associated with their admission/enrollment including application fee, textbooks, and supplies. Family members must work 10 hours of work-study per week. Tuition Assistance Subsidy Employees are eligible to participate in this program after one (1) or more years of continuous employment. Reimbursement of tuition costs for certificate programs, courses and for degree programs is provided so that the employee may gain additional knowledge in his/her field or improve job-related skills. Reimbursement is made on the basis of academic achievement in relation to grades as follows: Grade: A = 100% Reimbursement Grade: B = 75% Reimbursement Grade: C = 50% Reimbursement Grade: D or below = No Reimbursement Approval of the course must be obtained from Human Resources prior to taking the course. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) YTI realizes that a wide range of problems can have an effect on an employee's job performance. Employees, spouses, and employee's dependent children under age 18 are eligible to receive three (3) free counseling sessions per calendar year. EAP counseling services are provided by WellSpan and can be utilized when you or a family member is experiencing personal problems. 401(k) Employees are eligible to contribute to the 401(k) after three months of service on the beginning of each quarter (January 1, April 1, July 1, and September 1). YTI's 401(k) offers 12 different investment options through Charles Schwab Institutional; a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and offers an employer match equal to 50% of your contributions to eligible employees. Your contributions in excess of 4% of your compensation will not be matched. Each Year YTI may also make a profit sharing contribution to eligible employees based on profits and business conditions.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply online at www.yti.edu/employment or call Amber Whymark, Allied Health Recruiter at  (717) 757-8125.

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Introduction:

Mercy Suburban Hospital a 129-bed community-based acute-care teaching hospital in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, seeks a Certified In-patient Coder.

This position is full time (40 hours per week), flexible day shift, NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS.

Job Description:

Assigns ICD-9 CM codes and abstracts all diagnoses and procedures in compliance with established coding guidelines, applicable rules and regulations and in accordance with the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent. Proficiency in in-patient coding highly preferred! Must have CCS, RHIT preferred. Two years in-patient coding experience or educational equivalent. Must have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology and ICD-9. Computer skills required.

Education Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent. CCS required, RHIT preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan. EOE

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Click here to apply. Requisition #133077.

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Job Description:

UPMC Physician Services
Job ID: 2012143

University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPP) was established in 1999 with the affiliation agreement with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. UPP offers an academic mission, including education and research, for the 23 clinical departments. UPP provides centralized support services for the clinical departments such as information services, legal services, human resources, and financial and medical billing. We are currently seeking candidates for a full-time Supervisor, Coding to help support the Pathology Administration Department for our North shore (Harbor Gardens) UPMC Physician Services location.

The work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, standard daylight hours.

You will provide for the coordination and supervision of daily operations of the Coding Department within the Patient Business Services. Including, but not limited to, the review and monitoring of all coding and reimbursement staff in their daily activities. Require direct interaction with Central Business Office personnel, physicians, and personnel from other practice plans and third party payers.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school graduate of equivalent required

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• 3 years progressively responsible experience, including previous physician coding experience required

• Previous supervisory experience preferred

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

• Knowledge of all types of procedural and diagnosis coding, as well as, reimbursement and appeal practices

• ART, CCS, or CPC certification preferred

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Instructions for Resume Submission:

We welcome you to view the complete job description and apply today by clicking here. EOE

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Job Description:

Coding Professionals Career Fair

Are you an experienced professional services coder interested in joining a team dedicated to your personal and professional growth? If so, look no further than UPMC Physician Services Division. We have full-time, part-time, and casual Coder I, Coder II, and Certified Specialty Coder positions available at various locations in the Pittsburgh area.

Qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone screening, and may be scheduled for an interview on Friday, March 30.

UPMC Physician Services Division offers you:

• Award-winning coding team

• Superior benefits package

• Work-from-home options

• Free parking in many locations

Instructions for Resume Submission:

View complete job requirements and pre-register today at UPMC.com/careers
Quick Search UPMC Jobs, click Advanced Search, and enter a below Job ID number in the Job opening field.

• Coder I — Job ID #2013245 – To pre-register click here

• Coder II — Job ID #2013249 – To pre-register click here

• Certified Specialty Coder — Job ID# 2013254 – To pre-register click here

• Coding Reimbursement Specialist – Job ID# 2014001 – To pre-register click here 

For more information, contact Terri Horn at hornta@upmc.edu . EOE

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Introduction:

Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a diverse, integrated system, providing comprehensive health services and is comprised of four acute care hospitals, a home health care organization, a federal PACE program, Wellness Centers, and primary & specialty care practices. MHS is a sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercy and dedicated to being a transforming, healing presence in the communities we serve, addressing the diverse needs of our neighbors at every stage of life, and ensuring quality care is available to every patient regardless of their socioeconomic status. Competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits are available. Apply on line at www.mercyhealth.org. EOE.

Job Description:

Full-time DRG Coder to assign ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes and abstract all diagnoses and procedures in compliance with established coding guidelines, rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must possess HS diploma or equivalent with 2 years inpatient coding experience or the educational equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Accredited Record Technicians and Certified Coding Specialists are strongly preferred.

Education Qualifications:

Candidate must possess HS diploma or equivalent with 2 years inpatient coding experience or the educational equivalent.

Compensation/Benefits:

Mercy Health System offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Qualified candidates should apply online at www.mercyhealth.org. Please reference job requisition #134676.

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Introduction:

Susquehanna Health is a growing, dynamic and financially stable health system that has recently completed a $250-million expansion project in Williamsport, PA. The organization serves north central Pennsylvania with a broad array of state-of-the-art healthcare services.

As the largest employer in the region we have a team of over 3,000 skilled, dedicated, committed and compassionate employees who play an integral role in helping us care for those in need. An environment of teamwork, collaboration and open communication allows us to achieve results and provide a workplace where our employees feel truly valued. This sense of value transcends all we do, making those who come to us for care feel this tremendous sense of value as well.

Susquehanna Health is comprised of three hospitals and a multi-specialty group practice employing over 100 physicians. For the past 4 years Susquehanna Health has been named as one of the Best 100 Places to Work in Pennsylvania.

Job Description:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the Health Records Department at Divine Providence Hospital, Muncy Valley Hospital, and Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

• Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive health records program for all campuses.

• Acts in the official capacity as the health records custodian for all campuses within Susquehanna Health.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of management experience in a Health Records Department required.

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required.

• A Bachelor's degree in health information management or other related field required.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

To apply, please visit our employment page at www.susquehannahealth.org/employment or contact Donald N. Wilver, Jr., Director of Employment Services at 570-326-8745 or dwilver@susquehannahealth.org. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Job Description:

Your Determination. Our Foundation. Find Yourself Here.

Surrounded by nationally recognized physicians, sophisticated services and programs, you will find yourself inspired to achieve and grow at Temple University Hospital. Our academic medical center's collegial, caring team is united by our core values of respect, service and quality.

Temple University Hospital has been ranked fourth in the Philadelphia region in U.S. News & World Report's first-ever Best Hospitals metro area rankings. We’ve also been given further recognition as one of the nation's top hospitals in 12 specialties.

In this integral role, the selected candidate will be responsible for system development, coordination of work flow and the management of the daily activities of the department including staff supervision. Be prepared to manage the image record system, the physician completion and reporting area, birth certificate process, flow of work between shifts and more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved Health Information Management program

• Current status as an RHIA

• At least 3-4 years of supervisory/management experience required, preferably in a university teaching hospital environment

• Experience with electronic medical records preferred

• Exceptional communication skills

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive salary and excellent benefits including tuition assistance for you, and for your undergraduate dependants attending Temple University.

Learn more and apply online using Job ID: 9153 at www.templehealth.org, or email: Janine.Woodard@tuhs.temple.edu.

TUHS neither provides nor controls the provision of health care. All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providers affiliated with TUHS member organizations. Each TUHS member organization is owned and operated pursuant to its governing documents.

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Click Here to apply or Email Us.

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Introduction:

Catholic Health East (CHE) is a multi-institutional Catholic health system based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The System includes 33 acute care hospitals, five long-term acute care hospitals, 24 freestanding and hospital-based long-term care facilities, 11 assisted-living facilities, four continuing care retirement communities, seven behavioral health and rehabilitation facilities, 39 home health/hospice agencies, and numerous ambulatory and community-based health services. Catholic Health East facilities employ more than 54,000 full-time employees as partners in ministry. We are a community of persons committed to being a transforming, healing presence within the communities we serve. As a faith-based healthcare ministry, we are committed to our core values- reverence for each person, community, justice, commitment to those who are poor, stewardship, courage, and integrity.

Job Description:

The Charge Description Master Analyst is responsible for performing complex duties that must bridge an understanding of coding, finance, payer contracting and departmental functions. The position is responsible for the integrity of the CHE Charge Description Master (CDM) including compliance with governmental billing regulations. Responsibilities include ensuring that all items and services such as procedures, patient visits, supplies and pharmaceuticals that are charged through the CDM are described, coded and in compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory standards.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Maintain the standard CHE Charge Description Master (CDM)

• Reviews all requests for changes, additions, deletions

• Validates correctness of CPT/HCPCS codes, revenue codes, and descriptions

• Ensures that Meditech Standard is appropriately updated when changes to the CHE CDM occur

• Performs updates to CHE controlled fields in Craneware

• Process CDM requests in Craneware Chargemaster Toolkit for assigned RHCs utilizing workflow or CHE heat ticket system

• Perform routine maintenance functions in Craneware including new software releases/upgrades, merging updated RHC CDM files, building workflows, and new user set up

• Coordinate with Craneware Software Support to resolve issues to ensure that minimal downtime occurs with Craneware Chargemaster Toolkit

• Coordinate and perform analysis for annual CPT and HCPCS code updates to identify adds, deletions, and modifications that need to be made in the CHE System Standard CDM, the Meditech Standard, and the individual RHC CDMs

• Provide support as needed for RHC billing system conversions including set up of new files in Craneware Chargemaster Toolkit

• Serves as a subject matter expert and in a consultative role to the RHCs on charging and reimbursement issues

• Assist in developing and maintaining CDM related policies and procedures

• Assign supply grouping to new Lawson items on a monthly basis and special order items on an as needed basis

• Work with CHE member hospitals’ CDM representatives and business offices to monitor and identify any changes in billing practices or payer regulations that necessitate changes in the CDM

• Monitor and assess potential revenue impacts resulting from regulatory issues

•  Complete annual CHE compliance training

• Participate in departmental billing and coding educational offerings

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS, UB-04

• Revenue Coding, modifiers, billing regulations, and APCs

• Proficiency with third party billing and documentation standards

• An understanding of how medical records departments function, how hospital bills are created, and CDM fields

• Experience in Hospital operations, a general understanding of the revenue cycle with emphasis on billing, coding, and charge capture

• Previous experience with Patient Accounting Systems (particularly Meditech Client Server and Siemens) and bolt-on CDM tools

• Experience using Microsoft© applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience researching and resolving complex billing and coding issues

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare

• Good understanding of the CDM and its relationship to related areas such as the General Ledgers, Cost Accounting, Cost Reporting and Budget

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of CMS regulations, billing compliance and the various data elements associated with the UB-04/ 837 and HCFA-1500 claim form

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to respond to complex inquiries in a professional and efficient manner

• Knowledge of medical terminology required

• Superior communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex information to management, RHC groups, and individuals

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience interacting with clinical and financial personnel

• Skilled at performing research on the Internet

• Strong team player

• Ability to work well without close supervision

• Self-starter and detail oriented

• Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills

• Mathematical skills, including basic accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Procedural Coder, RHIA certification preferred but not required.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field required with 3 or more years of Medicare billing, clinical work (i.e., nursing or clinical associate) or CDM maintenance (i.e., ICD-9 coding, HCPC and CPT coding); or a High School diploma or equivalent with 5 or more years in CDM maintenance and/or hospital billing.

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive annual salary plus rich benefits package.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please review the full posting and apply online via this link to our career site. www.catholichealtheast.jobs.

Questions can also be directed to Kim Gallagher, HR Generalist, at kgallagher@che.org.

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The Implementation Manager (ROI) is responsible for the successful completion of complex project engagements for new and existing Release of Information customers. The ROI Implementation Manager works closely with the Sales Organization, Field operations, Release of Information Leadership, Account Services and CSG to coordinate and execute the implementation of major projects within the NAO service lines. The ROI Implementation Manager is responsible for planning, monitoring and executing successful projects, as well as, training new staff and Field Operations in the specific duties related to Release of Information, engaging Account Services during the project and transitioning the customer to the appropriate account support team at project completion. It is expected that an ROI Implementation Manager is able to design and lead projects with minimum direction from their manager.

In addition, it is expected that an ROI Implementation Manager will manage a larger number of projects and/or more complex projects than an Implementation Manager across multiple service lines.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for planning, leading and executing a successful project independently with high-level guidance from leadership and seamlessly transitioning the customer to the account support team.

Duties include:

• Setting realistic expectations, developing implementation strategy, developing a detailed plan to support the strategy, putting plans in place to mitigate risk, providing status reports, and executing to the plan

• Responsible to approve all exempt staff hired to manage the field ROI contract.

• Responsible to provide all initial training of staff hired to perform ROI services and insure they can demonstrate competency.

• Responsible for developing internal and external workflows along with associated training documents across multiple service lines with guidance from Subject Matter Experts and Manager of Implementation Processes.

• Responsible for analyzing and putting appropriate plans in place to mitigate risk. Identifies, tracks and resolves project issues as they arise. Communicates risks and escalates issues to senior management when required.

• Responsible for supporting multiple complex projects spanning multiple NAO service lines and delegating project tasks where appropriate to leverage expertise.

• Responsible for mentoring others within the Customer Implementation team and across NAO to support customer project needs.

• Is able to make recommendation to management on how best to navigate both internally within Iron Mountain and externally within the customer’s organization to access resources and build consensus regarding project strategy and direction.

• Serves as the day-to-day contact for the customer during the project.

• Validates that all billing is flowing properly via our business partner and that revenue is posting accurately to the correct district.

• Manages internal project teams as required to execute project work and meet customer’s expectations.

• Develops and manages weekly status reports, meeting notes and action item logs.

• Leads both internal and external team meetings to assist with open communications and reporting project progress.

• Utilizes reporting tools to measure and communicate progress, quality and compliance to program.

• Assists customer in the development of internal communications to educate and train the customer’s user community.

• Identifies potential product and services opportunities during the project.

• Serves as a liaison with districts/division to ensure that proper resources are available along with troubleshooting operational issues that may arise.

• Assists with the training of local field operations to implement and service customer’s project needs.

Responsibility & Authority:

• Responsible for the timely and successful implementation of complex ROI projects.

• Responsible for identifying, resolving and when necessary escalating any issues that may be impeding the success of the project.

• Responsible for identifying and suggesting process improvements to increase team/operational efficiencies and reduce operational risks.

• Responsible for providing superior TCS to Iron Mountain customers.

• Responsible for the transition of the customer to customer account team.

• Supervision Received (Direct & Indirect): Direct: Director, Release of Information Operations Indirect: VPs, SVPs, RVPs, Director, Healthcare Operations Field Operations Management Supervision of Employees: Direct: None Indirect: None

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA) Data

• Language: English Skills: Proven customer facing experience, internal/external written and verbal communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues in a complex environment.

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

• Must be detail-oriented.

• Strong computer skills.

• Must have prior Release of Information Management experience and past experience implementing new contracts. In particular, must be proficient with Excel and become proficient with other software used to support Release of Information.

• Prior Work Experience: Requires 5 plus years of proven project management experience in a matrix environment.

• Environmental job requirements: Office environment; dusty plant environments. Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time dependent upon project demands.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with RHIA or RHIT certification or related field required

• Equivalent work experience in management of Release of Information for a minimum of 5 years will be considered

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please submit resumes to Marti Pranger, Iron Mountain Recruiting Manager at Marti.Pranger@ironmountain.com. Marti can also be reached at (253) 891-5461.

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Introduction:

The Center for Social Policy and Community Development (CSPCD) at Temple University seeks a qualified individual who will serve as a consultant to assist in developing curriculum domains for the Health Information Professions (HIP) Tier II training program, which prepares individuals for the AHIMA CCS, CCS-P credentials. The curriculum developed must therefore meet the standards/requirements necessary for HIP Tier II to become an AHIMA Approved Coding Certificate Program.

Job Description:

The Curriculum Designer will be responsible for:

• Design of the Clinical Classification Systems/Reimbursement Methodologies domain of the HIP Tier 2 curriculum

• Design of the Health Information Management/Healthcare Data Content/Healthcare Delivery Systems domain of the HIP Tier 2 curriculum

Required Qualifications:

The individual should possess the following qualifications:

• Experience in designing curricula for courses/training programs in post-secondary institutions of higher learning

• Experience in the training and the instruction of staff and/or students

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to receive constructive criticism from colleagues

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree preferred and 3-5 years work experience in the following areas: Health Information Management, the Biomedical Sciences, Inpatient Coding or Outpatient Coding)

• Knowledge in the ICD-10 CM coding book (formal training in ICD-10 CM coding) is preferred

Education Qualifications:

• Possess one of the following AHIMA recognized credentials: CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT

• Possess at least a bachelor’s degree and 3 - 5 years work experience in the following areas: Health Information Management, the Biomedical Sciences, Inpatient Coding or Outpatient Coding

• Possess familiarity with the ICD-10 CM coding book

Compensation/Benefits:

$30,000 for all curriculum development work to be completed by September 29, 2012.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please send cover letter, resume and contacts for three references to the following:

Shirley Moy, Interim Director
Center for Social Policy and Community Development Temple University
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue - 1301 Ritter Hall Annex, Room 481
Philadelphia, PA 19122 or email at smoy@temple.edu.

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