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<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Inpatient coder.  Must have a varied background in IP coding, handling a wide array of specialties and trauma levels, teaching facility experience, and multi-specialties (Ortho, Cardiac, Neuro, OB/GYN, Med/Surg, etc.) I am not looking for 3-5 specific specialty areas, but someone well-rounded outside of General Medical/Surgery.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"=""><strong>Essential Job Functions</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 30px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Responsible for abstracting, coding, sequencing, and interpreting clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, pro-fee, and clinical medical records.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Responsible for assigning correct principal diagnoses, secondary diagnoses, and principal procedure and secondary procedure codes with attention to accurate sequencing.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Utilizes technical coding principals and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Abstracts and codes pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and/or encoders.<span> </span>Follows official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Maintains compliance with external regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as state and federal regulations<span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">Extract pertinent data from the patient’s health record and determine appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">Identifies codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians.  Enters codes into various computer systems dependent upon the various clients.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">Track and document productivity in specified systems and maintain productivity levels as defined by the client.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">Maintain a 95% quality rating.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Perform duties in compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p></li></ul><p style="line-height: 100%; margin: 0.55pt 24.2pt 0.0001pt 0in;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"=""><strong>Key Success Indicators/Attributes</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 30px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Demonstrate ability to work in all work types and specialties.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Knowledge of coding convention and rules established by the AHIMA, American Medical Association (AMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), for assignment of diagnostic and surgical procedural codes.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " franklin="" gothic="" book",="" sans-serif;"="">Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation.</span></p></li></ul> <br><p style="margin:0px">Founded in 2003, Omega Healthcare Management Services® (Omega Healthcare) empowers healthcare to thrive via intelligent solutions that optimize revenue cycle operations, administrative workflows, care coordination, and clinical research on a global scale. The company works with providers, payers, life science companies, medical device manufacturers, health technology firms, researchers, and industry partners to amplify teams with robust technology, specialty expertise, and operational support. Omega Healthcare serves more than 350 healthcare organizations with 35,000 skilled workers in the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.omegahms.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.omegahms.com</a></p> <p style="margin:0px"><br></p> <p style="margin:0px">We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary insurance options, a 401(k) plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay. Eligible employees may also have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans. Benefits and incentive eligibility may vary based on position, location, and tenure.</p> <p><b>AAP/EEO Statement</b></p> <p>Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.</p> <p>Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:employeerelationsus@omegahms.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">employeerelationsus@omegahms.com</a>.</p>

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