HIM Coding and CDI Trainer

3 weeks ago


Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team. 

Job Description

General Summary

  • The Trainer will prepare and present education and training to all coders, auditors, and CDS aimed at confirming compliance with health system guidelines as well as with all regulatory agencies (OIG, HSCRC, CMS, NCCI, and OCG).  The Trainer, under the supervision of the Manger of Training, will be responsible for ensuring success in coding compliance and documentation improvement.
  • The Trainer will participate in coding roundtable (CRT) discussions, participate in updating the Internal Coding Manual and updating the UMMS Coding Library to include creating folders, web parts, uploading documents, etc.  

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1.    Conduct training which is conducive to learning based on recipient’s level of understanding.  Provide department procedure training of all new associates.  Provide cross training in accordance with the Cross Training Policy and Procedure. Provide systems training and monitoring of all new associates to include the following:
              o Abstract pertinent data into 3M
              o To utilize 3M encoder and analyzer for APR-DRG
i.    o Remote workstation training 

Provide ongoing education for all coders and CDI regarding:
              o Coding issues identified in the quality auditing process
              o Coding issues identified in the external auditing process, 
              o Coding updates
              o Coding clarifications and new procedures and unusual diagnoses that require new codes.


2.    Facilitate success of new hire orientation and training.  Monitor the progress of training and education for existing coders and CDI staff.  Monitor regulatory changes to update coding and CDI staff.

3.    Communicates with Coding and CDI Managers to update on new hire job readiness. 
Communicate with coders on identified areas of improvement for successful coding compliance.
Prepare reports and monitoring documents that identify areas for improvement, effectively communicate findings, and provide recommendations to management and appropriate staff.

4.    Schedule training sessions in coordination with Manager of Training Education. 
Train internal and external staff on coding regulations and UMMS health system guidelines.  Provide cross-training as scheduled by Manager of Training Education. 

a.    Completes the vendor application process to obtain AHIMA and AAPC CEUs when UMMS education qualifies according to AHIMA and/or AAPC minimum standards of approval.

5.    Complies with AHIMA standards of ethical coding, querying, and coding compliance guidelines. Demonstrates support and compliance with University of Maryland Medical System mission, vision, values statement, goals and objectives and policies.  Attends seminars and in-services as required to remain current on coding issues.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Associates degree in related field or 4 years’ experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum three (3) years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and medical records coding related training experience required.  Demonstrated presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills, required.  PowerPoint as well as other MS Office Product experience.  
  • One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), AHIMA Approved ICD10CM/PCS Trainer, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills; filing systems; ability to prioritize workloads; meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; excellent customer service skills; general office procedures; ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision; familiar with basic medical terminology; computer experience; typing ability.


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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