Job Description
- Manager-HIM Coding Internal OnlyRelocation Allowance (up to) Relocation Allowance (up to): $10,000Facility Samaritan Health ServicesReq # Req #: 76707Location Corvallis, ORSchedule
- Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp)
- Day Department SHS Health Information Mgmt
Remote Status Remote Status:
Remote JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Responsible for the operational management, leadership, planning, administration, fiscal matters and personnel of the HIM coding department for both inpatient and outpatient coding. Facilitates all aspects of coding and abstracting, submission of information for billing and decision support, data collection and coding compliance.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Health Information Management (HIM) department manages health information systems and medical records to ensure they meet medical, legal and ethical standards. HIM staff work with Samaritan Health Services patients, staff and providers as well as numerous external entities to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the medical record; provide coded data for evaluation of services and reimbursement; and ensure authorized access to patient medical information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related healthcare field or equivalent experience required.
Certification as RHIA/RHIT and CCS required.
Experience or training in ICD-9-CM and CPT coding required. Training in ICD-10 CM/PCS
required.
Three (3) years of progressive supervisory experience in healthcare required.
Five (5) years of inpatient and outpatient hospital coding experience with multiple medical and surgical subspecialties required.
Experience or training in the following required:
Advanced medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes and pharmacology.
Computerized coding/abstracting systems and encoders.
Applicable coding rules and compliance guidelines.
Billing functions.
Components of a charge description master.
Functions and processes of an HIM department.
Electronic health record.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Leadership
- Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management. Conflict resolution
- Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Critical thinking
- Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions. Communication and team building
- Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.PHYSICAL DEMANDSRarely(1
- 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
- 33% of the time) Frequently (34
- 66% of the time) Continually (67
- 100% of the time) CLIMB
- STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist:0
- 36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 0
- 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye:up to 54") 0
- 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20
- 40 pounds BEND FORWARDat waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK
- LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNKStanding REACH
- Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT CARRY2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNKSitting REACH
- Forward MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCHFingers GRASP Hand/Fist #LI-DNI
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