Medical Coder Internship Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Essential Functions

• Performs assessments/evaluations of patients in acute settings for post hospital care needs.
• Develops plan for post-acute care that meets the needs of the patient as well as their goals of care with a working knowledge of medical necessity as it applies to post-acute care.
• Responsible for implementation of the plan within a timely manner so as not to delay discharge.
• Performs follow-up assessment during patients' continued stay to evaluate for need to modify the discharge plan.
• Performs readmissions assessments on patients that readmit within thirty (30) days of previous discharge for any quality or safety concerns with previous discharge plan or care.
• Independently handles communications with patients, families and medical care team in a manner that decreases conflict.
• Promotes informed decision making and empowers patients to be active participants in formulating a plan of care.
• Assesses the physical, psychological, social, coping, environmental and financial status of patients to screen and identify those at risk for adverse outcomes
• Collaborates with medical staff and nursing staff regarding assessment changes that would influence discharge planning and promote continuity of care.
• Assesses medical necessity for acute care as it impacts the discharge plan.
• Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety

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Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or Bachelors in Social Work (BSW);
• Current Licensure in the State of Alabama as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker
• Or licensure with the Alabama State board of social work within three (3) yrs of hire date.

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master's in Social Work (MSW);
• Current Licensure in the State of Alabama as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker

• Two (2) years acute care experience or
• Community resource or public health experience as it relates to transition of care from a hospital or
• Completion of three hundred (300) or more internship hours at this facility prior to graduation

• Previous hospital based case management experience
• Completion of any required supervisory hours as defined by the Alabama Board of Social Work

Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Maintain current licensure in the State of Alabama
• Demonstrates advanced computer skills
• Clinical knowledge and experience in the care of patients with multiple and complex diagnoses, disease process, and care needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate utilization of the skills as approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing or Social Work
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances in fast-paced environment
• Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of nursing or social work practice.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge to assess the physical, psychological, social, coping, environmental and financial status of patients to screen and identify those at risk for adverse outcomes.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of medical necessity for acute care as it impacts the discharge plan.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve in a proactive, creative manner, using sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge.
• Ability to develop leadership skills and to serve as a role model for clinical staff.
• Ability to lead and actively participate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently within a team structure.
• Demonstrates responsibility for educational requirements as evidenced by reading all assigned related references, and attending all required educational meetings, or webinars, and completing annual Symplr requirements.
• Ability to be reached by cell phone for on-call duties
• Demonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities and Six Ground Rules
• Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:
  • No excuses.
  • We are a team.
  • Bring up your ideas.
  • Poor performance will be addressed.
  • 'That's not my job' is not acceptable
  • Manage Up.