Education: A bachelors’ degree in Healthcare Administration, HIM or a related business field is preferred.
License/Certification: Possess one or more of the following certifications: CPC, COC, CPMA, CHC, CPCO, CCS-P, CCS, RHIA, RHIT or CIC.
Experience: 3 or more years’ progressive healthcare and/or outpatient based coding experience required. Prior Coding Training or supervisory experience preferred. Experience in Epic is preferred.
Must have in-depth knowledge of hospital, professional, medical and behavioral practice organizational structure. CAH, RHC, and FQHC experience is helpful.
Must possess the analytical ability and public speaking skills in order to share knowledge in an effective way that enhances learning and the application of new skills.
Must have excellent time management skills in order to meet expectations and deadlines as assigned.
Ability to analyze and interpret clinical and administrative healthcare data and communicate at a college level, in both verbal and written formats.
Knowledge of physician and/or hospital billing practices, CMS regulations, CPT coding guidelines from the American Medical Association, as well as knowledge of the AHA Coding Clinic, commercial payer guidelines, state and federal healthcare regulatory guidance and the ability to research and analyze this in order to build out materials for the staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and ethical working relationships coders, administrators, supervisors, subordinates, outside agency personnel, and all levels of hospital personnel.
Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with MaineHealth staff through documents, reports, discussion and electronic methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Epic, or other healthcare EHR experience is preferred.
Demonstration of integrity, maturity, dependability, stamina, positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities.
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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