Summary

Responsible for the training of coders in BMHCC's Centralized Hospital Coding Services and assists with the execution of performance improvement plans to promote enhanced quality and efficiency of coding services. This position is under the general direction of the Director, BMHCC Centralized Hospital Coding Services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Trains new coding employees or cross-trains on Baptist coding references, procedures, etc.

• Evaluates and monitors coding/abstracting functions of new coders, cross trainees, or coders eligible for promotion to higher coding complexity status.

• Assists with action plan and follow prospective and/or retrospective audits for identified coding issues.

• Provides ongoing coding expertise in the coding of diagnoses and procedures.

• Attends ICD-10 educational classes, quarterly coding teleconferences, and other Quality Coding Services meetings as needed; participates in ongoing educational activities.

• Contributes to a positive work climate and overall team effort of the department.

• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: Associate Degree or equivalent combination of experience.

Minimum: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Thorough working knowledge of ICD coding, CPT coding, and DRG methodology.

Experience

Minimum: Skill and proficiency in coding inpatient and outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, outpatient surgery, etc.) records utilizing ICD and CPT through three years experience in an acute care facility.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred: RN;RHIA;RHIT

Minimum: CCS

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries

• Paid vacation/time off

• Continuing education opportunities

• Generous retirement plan

• Health insurance, including dental and vision

• Sick leave

• Service awards

• Free parking

• Short-term disability

• Life insurance

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts

• Education assistance/continuing education

• Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 5919 - Trainer-Coding Quality Assurance

Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office

Department: HS Coding Corporate

Category: Quality, Compliance & Safety

Type: Non Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Location: US:TN:Memphis

Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 21785