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Introduction:

Reid Hospital boasts numerous national accreditations and is a not-for-profit 207-bed regional referral medical center serving east central Indiana and west central Ohio. Reid's service area is home to about 280,000 people and includes five Indiana and two Ohio counties.

Reid Hospital is accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the Indiana State Department of Health, Medicare/Medicaid, American Association of Blood Banks, and the American College of Surgeons Community Cancer Program.

Job Description:

The Performance Analyst will work closely with the Leadership group, LEAN Management and Quality Improvement staff, physicians and others to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement in resource utilization, quality and general operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Serves as coordinator for clinical/information system.

• Responsible for all data submission, mappings and sign-offs.

• Analyzes healthcare related statistical data and performs continuous data monitoring and reporting.

• Prepares data in easy to interpret displays that summarizes clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and cost/utilization.

• Prepares statistical reports and integrates clinical, patient safety, patient satisfaction and financial outcomes for quality and clinical effectiveness reporting.

• Produces reports to assist in the review of performance improvement and Lean management initiatives throughout the organization. This includes developing provider-level quality reports using risk adjustment as appropriate.

• Develops and implements reports using a variety of software applications, Internet sources and programs for database management.

• Performs data management and analysis to find opportunities for improvement and communicates to hospital leadership, quality improvement and Lean management.

• Facilitates and insures consistency in data collection, definitions, analyses and reporting. This may involve upgrades and interfacing of current systems and/or training other department staff to monitor, report and maintain developed databases.

• Presents, interprets and explains reports to various audiences including quality action and kaizen teams, hospital staff, physicians and leadership.

• Works with other departments to coordinate and prepare reports based on data collection elements.

• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and reviews literature to understand key clinical, technical and financial issues.

• Performs special assignments as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Business degree with recent healthcare experience in finance, statistics, or accounting or certification as a Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator, or Registered Nurse with equivalent experience in finance, statistics, accounting, data mining/management. Alternative qualifications/degrees will be considered.

• Experience in data analysis, database management, medical claims analysis and statistical sampling.

• Strong computer knowledge with experience in Access, Excel, Crystal Reports, Visio and other equivalent programs.

• Superior knowledge in data mining and data interpretation.

• Able to identify areas for improvement to direct cost reduction and standardization projects.

• Knowledge of data display tools such as graphs, tools, charts (control, Pareto, etc), diagrams, and storyboard/powerpoint presentations.

• Possess a keen eye for identification of trends and performance opportunities.

• Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.

• Must be able to manage requests across a complex and multi-faceted care delivery system.

• Successful completion of Reid Hospital's orientation and competency based skills appropriate for the job.

• Individual performance and competency based skills are maintained through ongoing assessment of competence and educational activities. Will receive written evaluations on an annual basis.

Education Qualifications:

Business degree with recent healthcare experience in finance, statistics, or accounting or certification as a Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator, or Registered Nurse with equivalent experience in finance, statistics, accounting, data mining/management. Alternative qualifications/degrees will be considered.

Compensation/Benefits:

Excellent benefit package including 403 (b), medical, dental and vision insurance, long and short term disability.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Interested applicants should apply online at www.reidhospital.org.

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Introduction:

Founded in 1886, National College is dedicated to the training and education of men and women for a full life and a successful career in a number of fields in business, computers, and health care. The College offers more than 40 academic programs including a master of business administration, seven bachelor’s degrees, and numerous associate degree and diploma programs. Serving 31 communities through campus locations in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, the College currently meets the educational needs of more than 12,000 students annually.

Job Description:

National College's Ft. Wayne, Indiana campus is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Program Director for our associate degree program in Health Information Technology. The Director of Health Information Technology (DHIT) must meet the certification and accreditation requirements listed below specific to this program. The Health Information Technology program focuses on teaching students the skills required to manage and secure medical records and information. The DHIT is responsible for student instruction and counseling in addition to administrative duties associated with program maintenance and accreditation.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Providing oversight, leadership and direction for the Health Information Technology program

• Facilitating and monitoring student progress, providing counseling services to students and maintenance of student records

• Meeting or exceeding CAHIIM Standards and Guidelines and collection and maintenance of accreditation records and reports

• Providing oversight for curriculum development, implementation and assessment; text and resources selection and program connectivity

• Selection, monitoring and evaluation of the teaching staff

• Facilitating effective communications with all parties involved in the program and supervision of externship programs and sties.

National College is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Qualifications:

The Director of the Health Information Technology program must possess current certification in the field of Health Information Management (either RHIT OR RHIA) awarded through a national accrediting agency that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The DHIT must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 3-years direct work experience in the field of Health Information along with preparation in educational theory and techniques or 1 year of direct teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will be able to display excellent communications skills, consistently demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and a focus on student success through mastery of required course materials.

Education Qualifications:

Must have Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or other health-related field.

Compensation/Benefits:

Dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Applicants should email a cover letter along with a copy of their most current resume and RHIT/RHIA credential to: cpmoore@national-college.edu

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Introduction:

Blue & Co., LLC is currently seeking an Inpatient Coding Consultant to join our Indianapolis, Indiana Revenue Cycle team.

Job Description:

As an Inpatient Coding Consultant, you will play an expanding and instrumental role in helping continue the delivery of highly valued services at a standard unparalleled in our industry. In this visible role, you will have the opportunity to interact with our clients in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

Required Qualifications:

• Credentialing as either an RHI or RHIA

• 3-5 years of inpatient coding experience

• Proficiency with outpatient coding (surgery CPT/HCPCS and ICD-9)

• Desire to perform interim coding assistance to hospitals and inpatient and outpatient retrospectively documentation analyses

• Ability to work closely with clinical professionals is required

• Proficiency and experience with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and clinical personnel in an educational environment

• Have a high energy level

• Behavior and attitude expected of a consultant (flexible, adaptable, innovative, etc.)

• Desire to network and market inpatient services

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply online at www.blueandco.com/careers.

You may also email your resume to Mike Jenkins, Recruitment Manager or fax his attention at 317-428-6863.

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Introduction:

HealthPort is currently seeking qualified candidates for our District Manager position in Indianapolis, IN. This job is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and executing district operations in order to provide for quality customer services and high customer satisfaction, financial profitability, and a trained and satisfied workforce. This position focuses on customer service, growing, strengthening and retaining client relationships while providing guidance and leadership for regional associates. In addition, the District Manager is responsible to develop new business opportunities.

This position is Full-Time; Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Hired associates must be able to commit to 75% - 100% travel throughout Northern Indiana.

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

• Set up and manage multiple full-service or clinic route accounts within the district

• Visits customer site and meets with HIM Director (or his/her designee) per Company and Region standards and as needed, and checks in by telephone as needed, ensuring that their needs are met, if not exceeded.

• Reviews HIM Director’s assessment of account performance and employee performance

• Responds to concerns in a timely and professional manner

• Escalates customer issues/concerns/problems in a pro-active and timely manner presenting chain of command an opportunity to work with work with regional management & customer to retain an account

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the meaningful financial metrics driving the Company business including revenue mix, revenue per business day, labor per payroll day, and labor productivity standards and utilizes this information to manage his/her book of business

• Develops new business opportunities with new customers and existing customers and works with sales partners and others as appropriate to pursue and close these opportunities

• Introduces and markets new products and services offered by the Company

• Assists in contract negotiations

• Reviews sales proformas and contracts, evaluates for operational implementation and sign-off on profitable business with the guidelines established by their manager and the Company

• Advises manager when renegotiations are needed and conducts contract renegotiations of existing accounts insuring that all accounts are profitable per Company standards

• Recruits and hires competent, qualified staff commensurate with defined job responsibilities

• Ensures that staff is oriented, trained and the competence of staff is assessed (including but not limited to ROI & HIPAA), maintained, demonstrated and improved continually

• Understand and utilize HealthPort’s method of compensation for the representatives, administer payroll bi-weekly, continually review and update commission rates using CommSite

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and work with Help Desk to resolve all escalated matters

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort policies and procedures and applicable regulations, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations

• Maintain professional behavior at all times

• Responsible for any other activity deemed necessary by the Regional Vice President

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a healthcare environment

• Professional office/customer service experience

• Moderate computer knowledge

• Must be a self starter

• Must be proactive, a leader, and have a positive outlook/outgoing personality

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time

• Typing skills (50 wpm)

• Must be able to use fax, copier, microfilm machine

• Must be willing to learn new equipment and new processes quickly

• Must have strong analytical skills

• Must have excellent leadership and good decision making skills

• Ability to travel at least 60% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

RHIA is preferred

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Medical Management

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation and benefits are dependent on experience

Instructions for Resume Submission:

CLICK HERE to apply online.

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Introduction:

Come join a growing coding team!

Schneck Medical Center is continuing to expand even in this downward economy. Learn about the culture of Schneck Medical Center, our tremendous benefit package and flexible working environment.

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

• Assigning ICD-9 codes for inpatient accounts

• Abstracting data into our Meditech information system.

Required Qualifications:

RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS

Preferred Qualifications:

RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS with previous inpatient coding experience

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive wage, full-time benefits including PTO, Health, Vision and Dental insurance plan, flex time, tuition reimbursement and more.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Submit resume to vgilbert@schneckmed.org or mail to: Vickie Gilbert, RHIA Director, Health Information Services, Schneck Medical Center 411 W. Tipton St. Seymour, IN 47274.

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