Clinical Data Coordinator - Inpatient Coding - NYC - to $130,000
New York City, NY · $97,000 to $130,000
OPEN JOB: Clinical Data Coordinator - Inpatient Coding LOCATION: New York City, New York ***HYBRID: 4 days in office and 1 day working remote SALARY: $97,000 to $130,000 FULL-TIME FULL BENEFITS
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS Knowledge of hospital information systems)
High degree of analytical ability
Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications, such as Windows, Microsoft office, etc
Demonstrated knowledge of Health Information Management functions, policies and practices in an electronic environment.
DESCRIPTION:
At this top NYC hospital, the multi-campus team of HIM professionals is behind every world-renowned patient treatment, surgery and procedure. These are the experts who ensure complete clinical documentation, accurate medical coding and proper reimbursement for our hospital. And now, you can become one of the people who Make It Possible.
The Clinical Data Coordinator will participate in the recruitment and orientation of Clinical Data Services staff, recommends hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations as appropriate. Some of the duties also includes initiating regular contact or networking with employees, physicians, and other professionals not employed by the hospital on similar projects, benchmarking, etc in accordance with hospital strategies. Direct and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
In this role you will also coordinate activities focused on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of clinical data, as well as its compliance with regulatory standards and hospital revenue initiatives. Provide expertise in the areas of coding and classification systems to healthcare providers throughout our hospital, and help drive improvements in documentation, reimbursement and the revenue cycle. Perform chart, internal/external coding and APG reviews to ensure compliance with established coding principles and documentation guidelines. Orientation includes on site presence.
Required Criteria
3 years of Inpatient coding experience
2 years demonstrated coding experience required with focus on complex case mix
CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification from AHIMA
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
Strong interpersonal and coder education expertise skills are essential to succeed
Preferred Criteria
5 years of Health Information Management/Medical Records experience in an academic medical center environment
Prior experience as a DRG Coordinator
Experience with 3M
RHIA or RHIT certification
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
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Contact information.
Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.