Entry Level Clinical Data Abstractor Jobs in Georgia

Company Description

ProSidian is looking for "Great People Who Lead" at all levels in the organization.  Are you a talented professional ready to deliver real value to clients in a fast-paced, challenging environment?  ProSidian Consulting is looking for professionals who share our commitment to integrity, quality, and value.

ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management.  We help clients improve their operations.   

Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers.  Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/prosidian for more information.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Medical Coder and Abstractor (Full-Time) in CONUS - Fort Stewart, GA to support an engagement for a branch of the United States Armed Forces' Regional Health Command who's mission is to provide a proactive and patient-centered system of health with the focus on athe medical readiness of all Soldiers and for those entrusted to the care for a medically-ready force.  The Armed Forces' overall mission is "to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders".  The Regional Health Command's Readiness Mission includes dental care of active duty Soldiers, public health services, veterinary services, and providing management and support to wounded, ill and injured Soldiers assigned to its seven warrior transition units. 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide health coding services to a branch of the United States Armed Forces' Regional Health Command- Atlantic (RHC-A) military treatment facilities and provide services to MTFs located in the National Capital Region and the following RHC-A Medical Treatment Facility (MTFs) locations: AL | PR | FL | GA | KY | DC | MD | PA | VA | NY | NC | SC.  Additionally, the vendor may be required to provide coding services to other military services (i.e. U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force).  The ProSidian Contract Service Providers (CSP) will work in conjunction with other health care providers, professionals, and non-contract personnel.

MD - Medical Billing & Coding Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Medical Coder and Abstractor and review health record documentation for assignment of proper diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing system edits, Military Health System specific, and commercial coding guidance. This position will review and accurately code/abstract office and hospital procedures for reimbursement.

• Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
• Ensure that all codes are current and active
• Report missing or incomplete documentation
• Meet daily coding production
• Review medical records and other source documents and collect clinical data according to specifications and guidelines provided by MHS
• Accurately enter data into abstraction software using a personal computer, keyboard and/or mouse
• Update and maintain document lists
• Performs accurate charge entries
• Ensure proper coding on provider documentation
• Serves as resource regarding insurance resolutions and coding questions
• Handles co-pays, balances, and charge posting
• Follow all DoD and DHA directives, guidance, instructions, policies, procedures, rules, and standards relating to protection of patient information and privacy practices.
• Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Maintain security and confidentiality of medical records and Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Performs additional duties assigned by Coding Manager as needed

Qualifications

The Medical Coder and Abstractor shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.  

Medical billing is the process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a healthcare provider. Medical billing translates a healthcare service into a billing claim. 

The main responsibility of a medical coder is to review clinical statements and assign standard codes using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II classification systems, etc.  No healthcare facility can function effectively without medical billers, making certified professionals crucial in the healthcare industry. 

Must Have A Minimum Of 2 Yrs Certification Of One Of The Following: a) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Credentials:  RHIA - Risk Health Information Administration | RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician | CCA - Certified Coding Associate | CCS- Certified Coding Specialist and/or b) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): CPC - Certified Professional Coder | COC - Certified Outpatient Coder | CIC -   Certified Inpatient Coder | CRC - Certified Risk Coder

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.  Keys Skillset Attributes Required To be successful are Attention to Detail | Discretion | Computer Skills | Office Skills | Organizational Skills | Writing Skills | Operations | Coding | Quality | Compliance | Analytical abilities - to understand and analyze patients' health records, Strong morals, Social skills, Tech savvy.

• High school degree or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Medical Coding Certificate; RHIT or CPC by AAPC or AHIMA license; meet state licensure requirements
• Maintain coding certification and attends in-service training as required
• Two (2) years of medical coding experience
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Strong computer skills in data entry, coding, and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record software; Microsoft Office Suite
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills
• Clinical background and previous chart abstraction experience is also preferred.

Medical billing is the process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a healthcare provider. Medical billing translates a healthcare service into a billing claim. The main responsibility of a medical coder is to review clinical statements and assign standard codes using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II classification systems, etc.  No healthcare facility can function effectively without medical billers, making certified professionals crucial in the healthcare industry. 

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.  Keys Skillset Attributes Required To be successful are Attention to Detail | Discretion | Computer Skills | Office Skills | Organizational Skills | Writing Skills | Operations | Coding | Quality | Compliance | Analytical abilities - to understand and analyze patients' health records, Strong morals, Social skills, Tech savvy.

TRAVEL:  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.  

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted CONUS - Fort Stewart, GA

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and evaluation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• U.S.  Citizenship Required

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides ...