Clinical Documentation Coder
VillageMD
Unknown, Georgia
Full-Time
$24
OfficeExecutive
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
At VillageMD, we're looking for a Clinical Documentation Coder to help us transform the way primary care is delivered and how patients are served. As a national leader on the forefront of healthcare, we've partnered with many of today's best primary care physicians. We're equipping them with the latest digital tools. Empowering them with proven strategies and support. Inspiring them with better practices and consistent results.
We're creating care that's more accessible. Effective. Efficient. With solutions that are value-based, physician-driven and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we're looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence, are ready to embrace change, and never settle for the status quo. Individuals who have the confidence to lead but the humility to never stop learning.
Could this be you?
The Clinical Documentation Coder will be responsible for varying levels of risk adjustment, regulatory compliance and HCC diagnoses.
How you can make a difference
Review, analyze and code diagnostic information in patient charts; identify coding opportunities for improved coding accuracy
Validate missed coding opportunities
Ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines
Audit patient charts to ensure accurate coding
Skills for success
Personal Initiative: Highly accountable, self-starter; strong sense of urgency; can work autonomously with limited direction
Results oriented: Bias for action; demonstrated track record of achievement; drive for attainment of superior outcomes
Emotional Intelligence: Self-aware; Successfully navigates internal staff dynamics
Flexible: Navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented
Communication: Distills complex, technical topics articulately to a nontechnical audience
Collaboration: Orientation to team-based work product and results
Leadership: Proven experience and desire to develop and nurture teams
Humility: Low ego; engenders trust; respectful
Experience to drive change
GED or Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Professional Coding Certification such as CPC, CCS, or CCS-P required; CRC would be a plus
A minimum of 1 year of experience in advanced professional coding; HCC coding experience required
Experience with providing coding education in an outpatient environment preferred (Primary Care Practice highly preferred)
Proficient with payer policies and guidelines
Familiarity with Electronic Health Records
Strong communication skills
Technology-savvy (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)
How you will thrive
In addition to competitive salaries, a 401k program, bonus and a valuable health benefits package, VillageMD offers paid parental leave, pre-tax savings on commuter expenses, and generous paid time off. You work in a highly-collaborative, conscientious, forward-thinking environment that welcomes your experience and enables you to make a significant impact from Day 1.
Most importantly, you make a difference. You see a clear connection between your daily work on VillageMD products and services and the advancement of innovative solutions and improved quality of healthcare for providers and patients.
This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $24.00-$28.00/hr based on experience.
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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