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Coder

Employer
East Carolina University
Location
Greenville, NC

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Coder Please see Special Instructions for more details. * Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.* If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position Details

Position Information

Job TitleCoderPosition Number000894Vacancy Open toAll Candidates Time-LimitedNoDepartment Homepagehttp://www.ecu.edu/ecuphysicians/Advertising DepartmentCLINICAL FINANCIAL SERVICESDivisionAdministration & FinanceClassification Title35057 Medical CoderCompetency LevelN/A - Not ApplicableWorking TitleCoderNumber of Vacancies1Full Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Full Time or Part TimeFull TimeRecruitment Range$35,000 - TBDAnticipated Hiring Range$35,000 - TBDSalary Grade EquivalencyN/AWork ScheduleM-FWork Hours8am-5pm, occasional variancePosition Location (City)GreenvilleJob CategoryStaff - MedicalOrganizational Unit Overview

Clinical Finance and Business Support Services/Group Practice Administration is responsible for the clinical and administrative oversight of the group practice for ECU Physicians. The practice is comprised of approximately 360 faculty physicians, 52 contracted providers and employs a diverse clinical support staff of more than 1,200 individuals, of which approximately 350 employees are working within revenue cycle operations The practice provide approximately 550,000 outpatient, 155,000 emergency room and 126,000 inpatient services annually to nearly 160,000 patients. Clinical Finance and Business Support Services reports to the ECU Physicians (ECUP) Executive Director and ECUP Chief Financial Officer to support key fiscal and operational components of the clinical practice and revenue cycle operations. These include direct management responsibility for staffing and operations in the centralized functions of the Central Billing Office (CBO) and oversight for decentralized activities. Centralized functions include: Payor Contracting and Evaluation, Regulatory Compliance and Credentialing; Computer System and Procedure Training; Insurance and Patient Billing, Follow-up and Collections; Cash Management of Professional Fee Revenue; Business Intelligence Services such a Reporting and Analytics; Coordinated Patient Access Support; and Contact Center Decentralized functions include: Registration, Referral Management, Pre-Service Financial Preparation; Service Identification and Reconciliation; Coding and Charge Entry; and Project Management and Process Improvement.

Job Duties

Review of medical documentation in the Epic system for both facility based and clinic based services and interprets the same with assignment of ICD 10 CM/CPT/HCPCS utilized to codes in a timely fashion and accurate manner.
Act as a communication conduit with providers and CFS as it relates to documentation requirements and improvement initiatives, regulatory clarifications and any upcoming changes that may impact reporting and revenue.
Denial and claim appeal management assistance as it relates to coding, coding guidelines and documentation review
Monitors reports such as census reports to identify services that perhaps should have been billed but have not had charges submitted in the system.

CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION – NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.

The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

Minimum Education/Experience

Graduation from HS or equivalency plus: Medical coding training certificate or one year of demonstrated coding experience or completion of a two year Health Information Technology degree or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. Special Conditions for Continued Employment: Must have CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCSP (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician) or applicable coding certification within two years of hire, and maintain throughout employment.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/EducationLicense or Certification required by the Department

Must have CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCSP (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician) or applicable coding certification within two years of hire, and maintain throughout employment.

Special Instructions to Applicant
  • Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
  • Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Job Open Date10/17/2019Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 10/24/2019Open Until FilledNoQuick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttp://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/28124Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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    ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.

    Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.

    Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm

    To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:

    • Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
    • Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
    • Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
    • Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
    • Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
    • Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

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