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Physician Educator/Coding Partner-DFMC

Employer
Essentia Health
Location
Duluth
Salary
Competitive

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Job Description: This position is instrumental in development of the residents as they learn their roles and understand the complexities of coding and documentation. Acts as the liaison between coding services and operational leadership, Medical Professionals, and residents throughout the Duluth Family Medicine Clinic. Provides support (New Physician and Residents orientations, Meetings, One on One Education Collaborates and provides guidance/education on coding concepts related to E/M, CPT, ICD-10, and HCC diagnosis' Proactively identifies opportunities and develops recommendations through data analysis and leads projects with moderate to high complexity, risk, and scope Performs duties to ensure the day to day coding activities of the Residents are carried out and proactively monitors revenue service metrics and escalates issues/outliers to leadership until resolved. Remote position with occasional and as needed on-site visits at the Duluth Family Medicine Clinic for Educational sessions, special projects or other meetings Typically provide support to physicians/APC's in clinical departments of moderate to high coding/documentation complexity with moderate risk and scope. In this role, educators are expected to provide input and guidance to other members of the Coding Quality and Education team, proactively identify opportunities and work on projects with moderate to high complexity, risk and scope. They will be asked to lead projects, identify opportunities and develop recommendations for improvements and communicate with Operational leaders across Essentia. Travel to in-town and regional clinic sites required. Education Qualifications: Bachelor degree in health information management, healthcare, business or related field of study. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Credentialed as or eligible for:AHIMA credential (RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information technician), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC -H (Certified Professional Coder - Hospital . AAPC credential (CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Applicable credentialing required within two years of date of hire. FTE 1 Shift Rotation Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time 8:00am Shift End Time 5:00 pm Pay Range $51022 - $76544 / year The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team. Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol. Essentia Health EEO: Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

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