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Atlanta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, located in the city of Atlanta, is an accredited institution of higher education that provides affordable lifelong learning opportunities, associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized business and industry training, continuing education and other learning services using state-of-the-art technology. The integration of academics and applied career preparation to enhance student learning is essential in meeting the workforce demands and economic development needs of the people, businesses, and communities of Fulton and Clayton Counties.

Under general supervision demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques. Demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping required. Demonstrates the effective use of oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge of current procedures in the Health Information Technology field. Follows approved course syllabus. Monitors student’s use of supplies, materials, and equipment. Advises and counsels students and maintains appropriate advisement records on each student classrooms and laboratories. Attends meetings as required and appropriate. Observes and enforces the institution’s policies and regulations. Assists with student recruitment and job placement as directed by division director. Serves on committees as directed and coordinated by division director. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual. Follows rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution.

Baccalaureate Degree in Health Information technology or a health related field and enrolled in a Masters degree program required. Must complete Masters within two years of hire. Degree must be from an accredited private or public postsecondary college or completion of an equivalent military, medical/hospital based, or company-sponsored training program. Appropriate degree will reflect the requirements of college accrediting agencies and state and/or national licensing boards. Must be certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). One year paid work experience in-field within the past three years. Work experience must include the competencies, skills and knowledge levels that the instructor will be expected to teach. Occupational experience must meet the current requirements of the appropriate licensing boards for the area of instruction. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must also possess one of the following certificates: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist Physician based (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). 2 years coding experience can substitute for this certification.

Masters Degree in Health Information Technology or at least enrolled in an accredited Masters Degree program with an anticipated completion date of December 31, 2012. Minimum plus three years paid work experience in-field within the past five years. A minimum of one year teaching or training experience in an academic setting, BANNER system, and ANGEL online management system. Banner System, Angel Online Management system, Microsoft Office Suite.

$45,000 to $55,000 salary is based on education and experience.

Atlanta Technical College only accepts electronic application from the following:

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At Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, we offer the professionally enriching career you’d expect from one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems. Currently, we have an opportunity available for a Coding Manager.

In this position, you will establish and maintain an efficient and timely coding process while ensuring the accuracy and quality of coded and abstracted information for all patient types across both hospital campuses and remote facilities of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta System. You will provide ongoing education to coders, physicians, as well as other clinical staff, while serving in a management and advisory capacity to the coding staff and in an educational and advisory capacity to the clinical staff and physicians as it relates to documentation, coding, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will work effectively with the Director of Coding to increase and improve coding services provided by all coding staff.

• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or Technology
• Active RHIA and/or RHIT registration with CCS-P is preferred
• Strong knowledge base in complete and accurate clinical documentation in all healthcare settings and for all healthcare disciplines
• Strong knowledge base and experience in coding and billing practices
• Knowledge of the conventions, rules and guidelines for multiple classification systems
• Knowledge of multiple reimbursement systems
• Ability to accurately interpret and implement regulatory standards
• Ability to establish rapport with physicians and other healthcare practitioners
• Strong communication, teaching and presentation skills
• Minimum of 5 years as a coder in a hospital prospective payment environment is desirable

Minimum of 5 years as a coder in a hospital prospective payment environment is desirable.

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or Technology

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is ranked as one of the top children’s hospitals nationwide, according to Parent magazine and U.S. News & World Report, plus we’ve made Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" seven years running.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, travel allowances, retirement, relocation and more.

If you’re ready to excel in your career, bring your strengths to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. For more information and to apply, please click here.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

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Consultant will join a successful team of credentialed HIM professionals that provide consulting services to hospital clients regarding: ICD-10/CPT coding, DRG and MS-DRG validation, documentation improvement, charge capture, billing and other regulatory compliance for third party payors; as well as current inpatient and outpatient hospital coding and reimbursement methodologies. This individual serves as a dedicated team member who consistently demonstrates integrity and a strong client-oriented work ethic within a professional environment.

To qualify for consideration, candidates should have:

• Bachelors in Business or Health Administration
• Credentials such as RHIA or RHIT through AHIMA
• Additional credentials such as CCS, CPC, LPN, RN or BSN are desirable
• Demonstrated technical excellence
• Experience within a professional services firm
• Superior communication skills are required, both oral and written
• Overnight travel required (percentage varies by project and client need)
• A strong work ethic with high level of initiative and motivation
• Conscientious and focused in approach to work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

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Pershing Yoakley & Associates (PYA) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as Consulting Manager/ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer in our Clinical Advisory Services’ service line. The Consulting Manager/ICD-10 Trainer will be part of a team that provides consulting services to hospital and physician clients regarding: ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and CPT coding; billing and regulatory compliance for third party payers; healthcare reimbursement methodologies; ICD-10-CM/PCS assessments and training. Travel required (25-50%).

• Assist in performing health information consulting for various healthcare clients
• Conduct charge description master (CDM) reviews, APC and DRG coding quality and compliance risk assessments for hospitals and physician practices
• Manage and lead assigned client engagements to support external clients and internal resources
• Develop and maintain client relationships by communicating progress of projects
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, to include resource and staff allocation
• Provide ICD-10 education/training to coders, clinical documentation improvement specialists, nurses, and physicians in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding methodologies and documentation compliance guidelines
• Support development of ICD-10-CM/PCS related products and professional services
• Assist in ICD-10 operational and technical assessments
• Provide ICD-10 auditing to include review of medical record documentation to identify opportunities for coding and documentation improvement
• Develop ICD-10 training materials and resources
• Provide ICD-10 education and training to coders, physicians, clinical documentation specialists and other healthcare personnel

• Candidates must possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree in health information management with 5 plus years’ experience in health information management
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, and/or CCS-P preferred
• AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer required
• LPN, RN or BSN a plus

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Strong understanding of billing, coding and compliance issues
• Ability to use knowledge of coding and compliance methodologies to identify potential HIM/coding compliance and billing issues
• Strong coding technical skills: regulatory coding (ICD-9/ICD-10-CM/PCS) and associated reimbursement knowledge
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MSOffice

Visit www.pyapc.com for additional information and/or to apply for this position.

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Coding Positions - DeKalb Medical, Atlanta, GA

DeKalb Medical is more than just a hospital. We are a not-for-profit health system, composed of 3 hospital campuses, known for our premier clinical services, the latest technological advances and a caring and highly trained staff. Be part of a great healthcare employer, dedicated to pushing beyond ordinary jobs... to extraordinary careers.

Outpatient Coding Auditor: In this position you will be responsible for training and educating new outpatient coders; conducting quality review of coding to assure accurate codes, APC assignment, and accurate reimbursement; act as liaison with billing department; and perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of DeKalb Medical.

Qualifications:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification and/or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• RHIA/RHIT preferred
• Minimum five (5) years experience with outpatient coding in an acute care setting
• Previous experience in performing outpatient coding audits
• Possesses knowledge of outpatient surgery coding, coding guidelines and APC/HOPPS changes as well as regulatory requirements.

 Coding Analyst:

 Qualifications:

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS or eligible for certification or possesses extensive hospital based coding knowledge/experience
• Two years ICD-9-CM/CPT/DRG/APC experience in a Medical Record Department except for a trainee position
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease process is needed
• College degree or allied health courses required
• Knowledge of PC's and coding encoders necessary

Take your career all the way to extraordinary! Apply online for these positions at: www.dekalbmedical.org/careers EOE

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• Under general supervision prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses; develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests; maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences; ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area; meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues; assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
• Teaches Health Information Technology courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
• Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of Health Information Technology; establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success.
• Requires strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population.
• Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day/evening/distance learning classes and activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management
• Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of or experience with ICD-9, CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD10-CM/PCS coding classification systems

• Master’s Degree in Health Informatics; Health Education; or Health Related Field
• Teaching experience in postsecondary education
• Nationally recognized certification\Licensure in field
• Experience with using 3M coding software and the Angel Learning Management System

Based on Qualifications

Spring into a Remote Coding position with UASI! The Remote Coding positions at UASI allow HIM professionals to have the best of both worlds: a challenging opportunity to utilize and enhance current coding skills and the convenience of working from home. UASI is passionate about providing employees with the tools needed for professional growth and to ensure a successful transition to ICD-10. For more information on our ICD-10 training program, please visit www.uasicoders.com.

We are currently seeking an experienced coding specialist to perform accurate code assignments while working remotely from a home office. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, quality conscious and be able to adapt well to change.

Additional qualifications include:

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCS-P certification
• A minimum of three years coding experience in an acute care setting
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding conventions, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, federal regulations and policies pertaining to documentation and billing
• The ability to provide a secure work environment is a must

We also recognize that HIM professionals are our greatest asset and in return for your talents, we offer a dynamic work environment, competitive salaries and a full benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short/long-term disability, PTO, 401(K), referral bonuses and flexible schedules
• Training opportunities, yearly educational allowances and continuing education programs
• UASI's unique approach to employee appreciation which include: birthday recognition, holiday gift selections, years of service awards and quality bonus programs

Credentialed Inpatient Coder Located in Atlanta, Shepherd Center is a world-renowned, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord or brain injury. We have a full-time Inpatient Coder opportunity available. Individual is responsible for accurate and timely coding and abstracting of inpatient records for the Shepherd Center. Remote coding for up to 24 hours/week after orientation period; all dues, CEU hours, ICD-10 training and books will be provided.

Requirements: RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS certification; minimum three years experience coding inpatient records; coding experience in Rehab, Outpatient, and/or E/M a plus.

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Expect a smile. A nod of friendship. A warm handshake. Those that live in Douglas, Georgia surely don’t take for granted the peace and tranquility each day brings. And if you’re smart and talented, you might just find yourself working in one of the best hospitals in the entire Southeast: Coffee Regional Medical Center. Everyone is kind and as down to earth as they can possibly be. Here, you’ll be more than a neighbor. You’ll be a friend. And you’ll find it hard to leave once you visit our family friendly community. Relocation assistance may be available for this position. Our Clinical Documentation Specialists are highly skilled credentialed professionals that flat out love what they do. If you are dependable, service oriented and find joy in helping people we want to hear from you.

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that all diagnoses, care, and treatment are documented in support of patient care and accurate DRG assignment. Improves coding specificity by educating physicians, clinicians, and other interested parties regarding the necessity of providing complete and clear documentation of the care provided. This includes medical necessity, capturing complications/comorbidities during the patient’s stay. The CDS is accountable for concurrent review of medical records to track documentation supporting the severity of the illness and the resource utilized. A concentrated effort is put forth on patients concurrently with diagnosis which have the potential to be in population of core measure assignment for quality of care review. The CDS assists in the development of educational resources necessary to assure compliance with federal, state, and private rules and regulations on data collection, coding and reimbursement and development. Also performs special assignments given by the Director.

• Requires a minimum of five years coding experience in an acute care setting
• Requires extensive knowledge ICD-9-CM and CPT principles and guidelines: extensive knowledge of reimbursement systems, Medicare, Federal, State and Local payer rules and regulations
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills in oral and written communications
• Knowledge of coding and abstracting systems and encoders; and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

•  AHIMA credentials required: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
• Microsoft Excel Certification

Graduate or Certificate from an HIT/Coding Program AHIMA accredited college.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Apply online at: www.coffeeregional.org

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DRG Auditor
PRGX

Introduction:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PRGX Global, Inc. is pioneering “profit discovery,” the combination of audit, analytics and advisory services to improve client financial performance. We remain the world’s leader in recovery auditing, providing clients throughout the world with insightful value to optimize and expertly manage their business transactions. We serve a majority of the top 50 global retailers and many other leading companies, and is active in an expanding range of markets, including healthcare. Until January 2010, PRGX was known as PRG-Schultz International, Inc. PRGX offers a comprehensive benefit program.

For more information, visit our website at www.prgx.com, under Careers.

Job Description:

The Medicare DRG auditor’s primary responsibilities will include performing DRG and other inpatient coding/billing validation audits. This position will require the reading and understanding of medical records and the application of Coding Clinic Guidelines. Through thorough medical record reviews, the DRG Auditor must be able to identify coding or other coding related errors within the medical record that would result in a provider payment discrepancy. Will apply coding knowledge accurately and be able to function independently, effectively and efficiently in an auditing production environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Validation of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding using medical records

• Properly sequence diagnoses resulting in appropriate DRG assignment

• Identification of other types of billing deficiencies such as patient discharge status codes

• Understand and apply Coding Clinic guidelines, CMS regulations, intermediary policies and procedures (LCDs)

• Independently select and audit medical records

• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• Must have at least 3-5 years of inpatient coding and or auditing experience with basic knowledge of hospital claims

• Applicant must possess working knowledge of the 3M Encoding and Grouper System as well as the application of Coding Clinic Guidelines

• Applicant must have an understanding of Medicare reimbursement rules and regulations as they relate to inpatient hospitals

Education:

• Bachelor's (B.A.) or Associate’s (A.A.) degree; or 10+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Credentials Required: RHIT, RHIA, RN, or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please submit an application by clicking here.

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Introduction:

Chattanooga State is a comprehensive community college with strong transfer, technical, and industrial technology programs. The college serves a six-county area of southeast Tennessee with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students

Job Description:

Perform specific duties related to instruction; course and curriculum development; professional growth; service to students; and service to the college and community.

Instruction: Teach assigned courses; facilitate the classroom instructional process; evaluate students, monitor progress, assign final grades; provide out-of class academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals; work to retain students; mentor and orient faculty and staff; maintain required classroom and office hours.

Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts, supplemental documents, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in preparation, creation and delivery of instruction; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi.

Professional Growth: Remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations by attending meetings and serving as officers; participate in annual faculty evaluation process.

Service to Students: Respect rights of students and access to educational opportunities; participate in registration process by advising, assisting students in preparing schedules and entering schedules into Student Information System; assist in recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of potential students; assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions; support student activities.

Service to the College and Community: Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation, assessment and performance funding processes; support and participate in college/division/department committees, organizations and/or task forces to make recommendations in the College's decision-making processes; provide input and/or assistance in preparation of semester schedules, faculty assignments, facility assignments and budgets; attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; strengthen relationships between the college and the community through program advisory committees and/or community outreach activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree and RHIT

• 3 years related work experience

Education Qualifications:

Associate Degree and RHIT; Bachelor Degree and RHIA preferred

Compensation/Benefits:

Excellent benefit package.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Chattanooga State Community College application and job descriptions can be accessed at: HTTPS://JOBS.TBR.EDU, (Click on Chattanooga State). (Close: 11:59 est. March 29, 2012). After closing date, application can no longer be submitted.

For immediate assistance dial (423) 697-2443, or (423) 697-4458 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

AA/EOE/TITLES VI&IX/SECTION 504/ADA/DRUG FREE WORK PLACE.

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