Ascension

Coding and Risk Management

Ascension$85K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of cumulative coding and auditing experience
  • 1 year of leadership experience in the healthcare field
  • Coding certification (CCS, CPC, RHIA, RHIT) required
  • CPMA certification preferred for enhanced qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate's/Technical degree required

Responsibilities

  • Oversee coding and auditing teams in Risk Management and Population Health
  • Develop quality assessment activities for regulatory compliance
  • Manage daily operations in Health Information Management Department
  • Enhance customer services and operational efficiencies
  • Drive quality improvement and financial outcomes
  • Foster physician relationships

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Full-time schedule (Monday-Friday)
  • Eligibility for annual bonus incentives
  • Opportunity for career advancement and professional development
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department/Specialty: Risk Adjustment

Schedule: Full time Days | Monday-Friday

Salary: $85,666.90-$115,902.58 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Oversee the coders and auditors within the Risk Management and Population Health area.
  • Must have coding certification, CPMA (preferred), CCS, CPC or RHIA, RHIT
  • Develop ongoing quality assessment activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and governmental requirements.
  • Responsible for the daily operations, activities, customer services, operational efficiencies, quality improvement, financial outcomes, human resources management and physician relations of the Health Information Management Department (Records, Coding, Audit, Transcription).

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following required:
    • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
    • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
    • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
    • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • CPMA certified
  • 3 years of management experience

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the coders and auditors within the Risk Management and Population Health area.
  • Must have coding certification, CPMA (preferred), CCS, CPC or RHIA, RHIT
  • Develop ongoing quality assessment activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and governmental requirements.
  • Responsible for the daily operations, activities, customer services, operational efficiencies, quality improvement, financial outcomes, human resources management and physician relations of the Health Information Management Department (Records, Coding, Audit, Transcription).


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following required:
    • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
    • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
    • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
    • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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