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Hawaii Pacific Health Educator - Coding in Honolulu, Hawaii
Job Description
Hawai'i Pacific Health is a not-for-profit health care network with over 70 locations statewide including medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers serving Hawai'i and the Pacific Region with high quality, compassionate care. Its four medical centers - Kapi'olani, Pali Momi, Straub and Wilcox - specialize in innovative programs in women’s health, pediatric care, cardiovascular services, cancer care, bone and joint services and more. Hawai'i Pacific Health is recognized nationally for its excellence in patient care and the use of electronic health records to improve quality and patient safety.
Our coding professionals are committed to the management of coded health care information in order to maintain the most accurate reimbursement, tracking and reporting for the organization’s medical and billing records. Activities include the processing of billing codes for professional medical services and communication with physicians and Revenue Management staff to ensure that the transfer of information is accurate and secure and in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
As the Coding Educator, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating coding quality education for the department, and ancillary and administrative staff. You will educate physicians on documentation improvement; serve as the primary resource for coding updates; coordinate and perform quality review of the coding processes; and provide coding support for all facilities when needed. We are looking for someone dynamic and systematic, with excellent organizational and communication skills and a commitment to creating a healthier Hawai‘i.
Location: Hawaii Pacific Health, Honolulu, HI
Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours
Work Type: Full Time Regular
FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining
Starting Hourly Rate: 37.34
Exempt: Yes
Minimum Qualifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist - Physicians (CCS-P). Five (5) years medical coding experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Registered Health Information Administrator, Accredited Health Information Technician certification, Certified Professional Coder - Risk Adjustment (CRC) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS). Previous training experience.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets
Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.
Position Educator - Coding
Category Health Information Management
Employment Type Employee
Location Hawaii Pacific Health, Honolulu, HI
Req ID 26212