Nursing Asst I CS III

Advocate Aurora Health • Green Bay, WI

296d • $28 - $42 • Remote

About The Position

The Physician Coding Liaison II - Hospitalist serves as the system-wide key contact for service line/specialty specific coding and proactively educates coding/documentation guidelines and/or concepts within a specific specialty. This role collaborates with Chief Medical Officers (CMO), Senior director administrators, Production and Department support leaders for problem resolution and/or trends in payer specific rules/coverage. The position is remote and involves educating Physicians, Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs), Medical Group and Clinic Leadership to improve coding and documentation. The liaison provides service line/specialty specific coding/documentation education and feedback related to coding changes, annual code updates, payer requirements, and payer rejection resolution to assigned Physicians/APCs. Additionally, the role includes conducting orientations for all Physicians/APCs, residents/students, and clinical team members on specialty specific coding and documentation related education.

Requirements

• Coding Associate (CCA) certification or equivalent.
• Advanced training in Medical Coding Specialist.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in professional coding.
• At least 3 years of experience educating/training licensed clinicians.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty Medical Coding Certification in the area(s) supported.
• Experience with electronic coding and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the system-wide key contact for service line/specialty specific coding.
• Educate coding/documentation guidelines and concepts within a specific specialty.
• Collaborate with CMO and senior leadership for problem resolution.
• Educate Physicians and APCs to improve coding and documentation.
• Provide coding/documentation education and feedback related to coding changes.
• Standardize coding processes across a specific specialty.
• Conduct orientations for Physicians/APCs and clinical team members.
• Monitor and resolve charge sessions requiring additional information.
• Develop monthly service line/specialty newsletters.
• Identify service line/specialty specific trending data and opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree