Professional Coding Consultant Educator- Dickory- Remote

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job leads, manages and participates in coding integrity related projects, including but not limited to specialty specific coding education, audits, research, education, and financial analysis; manages all related aspects of the project and provides education to the executive leadership team and physicians; and ensures that project related training and quality assurance requirements are assessed and implemented by either performing or overseeing activities.

Additionally, this job assists the physicians, coders, and leadership team with accurate code assignment develops methods to provide oversight and ongoing compliance, educates physicians on policy changes or coding/documentation opportunities, educates billing staff across all regions on policy changes, and assists HIM/Coding Management team in all functions in relation to coding compliance. Also responsible for oversight of all coding consulting projects such that results provide timely and accurate recommendations consistent with the management decisions under consideration.

This job serves in conjunction with coding leadership and supervises, coaches, evaluates and counsels employees to ensure competency in all aspects of job duties, including regulatory compliance with CMS or other coding guidelines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required
- High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred
- Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Required - 5 years related clinical experience (nursing or allied health) OR coding experience with Medicare and Managed Care Reimbursement, Managed Care contractual arrangements and patient accounting/billing background OR 3 years with a Bachelor's degree

Required
- Certification in Coding (CCS-P, CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder
- Hospital (CPC-H), Certified Coding Specialist
- Physician based (CCS-P), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to and experience preparing and presenting findings and results to diverse audiences including Physicians, Vice Presidents, Compliance Officer, Attorneys, Directors, Managers and staff.
• Ability to and experience planning, coordinating and reviewing projects…