Documentation Excellence Senior Consultant - Remote

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job works as a consulting team member on client or internal assignments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, handling escalated coding related projects, new services, regulatory updates and overall coding quality. Also provides coding education to various groups such as coders, billers, nurses, physicians, etc.

Education

Required – High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred – Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Health Information Management (HIM) or related field

Work Experience

Required – 5 years’ experience working in a hospital or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) as a coder required including experience in consulting and in client facing positions

Certifications

Required – Certification in one of the following areas: Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based, Certified Professional Coder, Licensed Practical Nurse, OR Registered Nurse

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard (Microsoft Office Applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Visio).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of coding/documentation and billing regulations.
• Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret data, evaluate reports and track progress.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Participates in hospital revenue cycle assessments and process improvement engagements.
• Prepares appropriate written reports to include findings and recommendations.
• Conducts periodic status checks with the clients and project team to assess progress against plan and communicates progress to supervisors.
• Oversees and provides training and mentoring to help team members increase their effectiveness.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required. 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform th