DCH Health System · 20 hours ago
Coding Operations Analyst
US-AL-Tuscaloosa
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDCH Health System is a healthcare organization seeking a Coding Operations Analyst. The role involves providing technical support for coding systems, managing daily coding operations, and preparing reports to monitor quality and productivity.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Assists with development, implementation, and planning for technology consistent with customer requirements and industry standards
Develops policies and procedures related to the use, management, and support of assigned applications
Serves as a departmental and customer training resource and mentors new employees
Serves as a primary resource or project leader for HIM system related projects with focus on planning, management, and support of these projects
Assists with computer system maintenance and installation of hardware and software; responsible for the management of coding systems
Consults with other departments and advises on software, interfaces and network design
Knowledge of CAC system. Assists with CAC problem solving and maintenance
Assists and advises the IT department with Meditech programs, interfaces and other projects
Maintains the Meditech coding dictionaries
Use of SQL to pull data to create custom reports
Coordinates with coding manager and director for standard operating procedures and guidelines
Works closely with manager and supervisors, OP departments, and patient access to resolve any documentation issues to ensure accounts are coded and final-billed in accordance within mandated timeframes
Identifies any issues related to training for processes or system needs for the coding staffs and prepares necessary documentation and presentation information
Uses Microsoft applications to track productivity, identify and monitor trends. Provides feedback and recommendations on issues identified
Uses 'GotoMeeting' or similar service to establish webinars for coding meetings as well as departmental meetings to include remote coders
Enters productivity and quality stats in Excel on a biweekly basis or as needed and provides report to Coding Manager with identification of issues that need to be addressed or trends that may be of concern
Serves as system administrator for the CAC system, reporting problems and following until resolution
Some minor OP coding as necessary
Participates in and practices lean management principles and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, HIM experience preferred
Credentialed as a 3M 360 Encompass Certified System Administrator or this credential to be achieved within 6 months of date of hire
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make formal presentations required
Possesses excellent personal computer skills with experience in hospital or clinic applications
Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to stay focused on tasks for extended periods of time
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word experience required
Must be efficient in the use of all office equipment, such as printers, computers, fax machines, scanners and microfilm reader/printers, etc
Must be able to prepare and present educational in-services in front of a group of individuals
Good organizational and presentation skills
Heavy involvement with IT to resolve issues related to coding computer systems
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English
Requires the ability to work 8 hours quietly at a computer screen and keyboard/mouse
Must be able to meet deadlines as assigned
Requires the ability to withstand pressures of constant deadlines, audits, educational demands and changing healthcare environment
Must be able to communicate and mitigate situations with angry or dissatisfied people
Must have ability to accept criticism and to deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing on a daily basis
Must be able to lead and participate in groups
May be required to make presentations to groups on a frequent basis
Must be able to adapt to changes in work area as assigned
Displays a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
This job is considered light work. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
This job involves standing, walking, sitting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and crouching
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently
Must have good dexterity
Should be able to reach and extend arms in any direction
Company
DCH Health System
DCH Health System is an acute care community that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina Keefer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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