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Where do you belong?
Your career is more than just a job, it's part of your life. Whether you’re a clinician, or non-clinical professional, at USACS you'll feel a sense of connection working with clinicians and office staff who share your interests and values. We want you to love coming to work each day because you believe in what you do and the people with whom you work. We care about your success.
USACS also understands that location is important. We offer career opportunities for clinicians and non-clinical support staff from New York to Hawaii and numerous points in between. Our supportive culture, outstanding benefits and competitive compensation package is best in class.
Job Description
The Clinician Documentation Educator is responsible for analyzing ERP trend sheet, PCCI and open coder comms reports for deficiency trends. Proactively notify clinicians of their deficiencies per escalation SOP.Location: Remote
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Analyzes coder communication and other reports for trends.
- Reviews medical records and identifies potential gaps in clinical documentation for emergency medicine and payer populations (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, etc.) as directed.
- Identify and trend erroneous coder communication.
- Remains current in EHR/EMR capabilities and updates. Works with site Directors and EHR/EMR reps to ensure proper documentation, compliance with CMS, CPT, ICD-10 and USACS guidelines and ensure that USACS receives a chart extract containing all necessary components.
- Analyzes reports for trends. Data is reviewed and manipulated to provide clinician feedback for documentation improvement.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends, practices and principles of documentation and government regulations through reading materials and/or attending educational seminars.
- Performs and assists with coding and other department duties as needed.
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of coding standards and application to ongoing evaluation of medical record documentation
- Consistently meets established productivity targets for record review
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of and experience using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and CPT and HCPCS coding.
- Knowledge of payer guidelines.
- Knowledge of and skill using personal computers in a Windows environment with an emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to identify, research and solve problems and discrepancies.
- Ability to organize data and produce outcome statistics.
- Ability to professionally and effectively communicate in writing or verbally with physicians, coworkers, management, and third-party payers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively perform in a multi-task work environment.
- Ability to process assigned duties in an organized manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P, or other job-related accreditation required.
- At least one year of coding experience or equivalent training/education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry guidelines and regulations required.
Hourly Rate: $22.84-$43.27
Hourly rate may be determined on several factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, experience, education, geographical location and requirements stated in job description.
USACS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees.
Benefits may vary based on role, location, and employment status, but generally include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k) employee and employer contributions
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Paid parental leave & family support benefits
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee assistance programs & wellness resources
Additional compensation may include bonus eligibility, equity, or other incentive programs, depending on the role.
Specific benefit offerings and eligibility will be provided during the hiring process and may be subject to change in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P, or other job-related accreditation
- At least one year of coding experience or equivalent training/education
- Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding
- Knowledge of payer guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
- Experience with EHR/EMR systems and ERP/PCCI reports
- Proficiency with Windows, word processing, and spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry guidelines and regulations, including CMS compliance
- Ability to analyze data, produce outcome statistics, and meet productivity targets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
What We Do
Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Ohio and Texas, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist, critical care and observation services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 7 million patients annually at more than 300 programs and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visit usacs.com to learn more.
