Adventist Health

Role Description Reviews patient records to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patients stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work. Qualifications - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Two years' coding experience: Preferred - Two years' healthcare experience: Preferred - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Outpatient Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT): Required - CCS OR CPC OR CIRCC-AAPC OR CC-AAPC OR CCS-Phy OR CCA OR CCC OR RHIA OR RHIT OR CPC-A: Required Requirements - Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedure codes from the patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement. - Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. - Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies. - Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accurateness of documentation and physician coding practices. - Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments (Ancillary and Emergency Department Coding only). - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit this link for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Company Description Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Title: Pharmacist, Part-time, Day Shift Location: Sonora United States Job Description: Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Verify and fills orders for medications, monitors patient medication therapies, provide drug information, identifies and troubleshoots potential medication safety hazards, documents all interactions for medical review, and supervises and directs support personnel. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: - Graduate of school of pharmacy: Required - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree: Preferred - One year's technical experience: Preferred - Inpatient clinical pharmacy experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: - Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required - All licensures and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Pharmacist at the state level: Required Essential Functions: - Processes, enters, verifies, and distributes medication orders within the institution in a timely manner and in compliance with department and hospital policies, as well as Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines. Actively ensures that medication therapy is efficacious, safe, cost effective, and achieves the best therapeutic outcomes. Assures that medication prescribing is optimal with respect to indication, dose, route, frequency, history of allergy, and does not duplicate or negatively interact with other drugs. - Conducts and manages daily reports on medication utilization based upon daily rounds to identify, catalogue, and subsequently analyze areas in which medication improvement is needed. Consistently performs quality assurance procedures in related work areas. - Participates in all pharmacy-related tasks and programs such as clinical rounds, unit based and/or population based medication management activities, remote order verification, and all other areas as directed/necessitated. Expedites changes needed to meet regulatory, accrediting, licensing, and government agency standards and laws. - Participates in department cost savings. Complies with drug formulary and appropriate documentation. Collaborates with appropriate leadership and buyer to purchase, contract, and procure medications and related supplies to ensure that product and vendor selection is based upon the highest medication safety standards. - Assists in making recommendations on process improvement or development of new pharmacy services. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. Job Info Job Identification63813 Job CategoryPractitioner Locations 1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA, 95370, US Job ShiftDay Shift Assignment CategoryPart-time regular Pay RangeThe estimated base pay for this position is $68.66 to $94.17. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. Hiring DepartmentPharmacy Shift Length10 Hours

Role Description Reviews SDS and OBV records to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patients stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Records types including same day surgery and observation encounter types. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work. Qualifications - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Working knowledge of hospital Cerner EMR (electronic medical record): Required - Three years' coding and health care experience: Required - AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): Required Requirements - Abstracts and assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes from the SDS and OBV patient record to ensure accurate APC assignment and to provide information required for reimbursement and statistical data submissions. - Validates appropriate dates of service against documentation in the EMR for SDS/OBV encounters. - Completes required abstract fields in registration conversation on SDS/OBV encounter for OSHPD and other data submissions. - Uses knowledge of modifier use to ensure accurate application on various payor types. - Communicates with appropriate departments related to charge corrections/modifications. - Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. - Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies. - Reviews, understands and applies quarterly coding clinics, coding guidelines and coding conventions of ICD-10-CM references. - Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accuracy of documentation and physician coding practices. - Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments - NCCI edits. - Follows up coding holds, revenue cycle department holds including related and all other email communication. - Maintains required online Healthstream education courses. - Attends meetings and training pertaining to coder education, audit reviews, staff meetings, outpatient coder roundtable meetings, and SDC to OBV charges. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Benefits - Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. - Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices for more information.

Title: Care Management Coordinator Location: Roseville, CA, United States Job Description: Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Adventist Health Roseville is seeking a Care Management Coordinator for a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts. This is a remote position with required travel to Glendale, Portland, and Roseville locations. Manages the discharge/transition process by working closely with the patient and/or family, and coordinating activity with the multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nursing, and community resources to ensure patient’s adequate post acute care transition. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact. Applies substantial knowledge and experience to perform a wide range of advanced activities and/or determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals; serves as working supervisor for team or work group. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred Essential Functions: - Demonstrates initiative in managing the discharge/transition process. - Composes and types confidential correspondences, reports, related material from dictation, written, and/or verbal medium. - Supports physicians by providing necessary information to referral agencies and keeping physician informed of readiness for discharge from a standpoint of required post-discharge services. - Acts as the discharge planning contact for the patient and family during hospitalization. - Supports others by learning processes necessary to provide adequate support when others within the organization are absent. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. Job Info Job Identification63675 Job CategoryCoordinator Locations ONE Adventist Health Way, Roseville, CA, 95661, US Pay RangeThe estimated base pay for this position is $26.28 to $39.39. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. Hiring DepartmentUtilization Management Shift Length8 Hours

Title: Coding Quality Review Auditor - Ambulatory (Remote) Location: Roseville, CA, United States Department: Support Services Job Description: Description Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Performs quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with DRG validation, ICD-10/PCS, and CPT coding guidelines. Coordinates with department leadership to ensure standards are met in accordance with department and organization policy. Contributes to improving the processes and infrastructure of the department. Demonstrates proficiency in facilitation and interpersonal communication, organizational skills, prioritization of tasks, professionalism, and educating and training as required. Uses in depth understanding of the CQR quality workplan to will promote compliance and awareness of the plan. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in national coding guidelines for hospital inpatient, outpatient, and/or Professional fee coding and will ensure compliance with those guidelines along with all company coding policies. Uses performance improvement analyses to improve the accuracy, integrity and quality of patient data, ensure minimal variation in coding practices, and improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignments which results in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Five years' acute care inpatient, outpatient coding experience, and/or professional fee coding: Required - Three years' coding auditing/monitoring experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: - Certified Coding Specialist credential (CCS) through AHIMA or AAPC; credential type specific to auditing being performed.: Required Essential Functions: - Performs regularly scheduled quality reviews and audits per departmental policies and procedures (routine, pre-bill, policy driven, targeted, and post-bill) for hospital inpatient, outpatient, and/or professional fee coding. Facilitates the coder audit appeal process, providing rationale and education to the coding team as required. Performs ad hoc quality reviews, such as targeted DRG reviews, and special projects as assigned by management. - Prepares detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, rationale, and corrective actions needed. Facilitates the coder appeal process. Assists team members with coding questions and provide resolution guidance. - Assists in ensuring coding staff adherence with coding guidelines and policy, both internal and vendor teams. Demonstrates and applies expert level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts. Communicates appropriately with manager and all stakeholders as required. - Identifies and communicates educational opportunities to manager. Maintains working knowledge of workflows, systems, and tools used in the department. Reviews all official data quality standards, coding guidelines, company policies and procedures, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current. - Maintains up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology, coding guidelines, quality standards, regulatory changes, etc. that affect the audit process. Assists in creation and maintenance of a positive working environment, including effective communication and setting an appropriate professional example. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope Job Info - Job Identification 63823 - Job CategoryAssociate - Locations ONE Adventist Health Way, Roseville, CA, 95661, US - Job ShiftDay Shift - Pay RangeThe estimated base pay for this position is $36.91 to $50.62. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. - Hiring DepartmentRC Coding - Ambulatory - Shift Length8 Hours

Role Description Coordinates the ongoing development and implementation of organization wide quality improvement activities. Collaborates with Home Health leadership, staff, and information systems in facilitating specific job activities to achieve organizational goals. Assists in the coordination of studies performed within the Quality Assurance program and prepare reports as required. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred - Experience in Home Health: Required Requirements - Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Essential Functions - Prepares first level analytical and statistical reports for the department. - Maintains information systems and report results regularly to the department director and appropriate leadership and staff. - Assists with the maintenance of the company's quality assurance program and identifies opportunities to improve patient care within the center. - Conducts concurrent and retrospective chart audits and data extraction and focused studies as assigned. - Assists in the planning, organization and direction of Quality Assurance programs and related activities. - Develops and maintains a calendar of chart review activities, including focus studies. - Ensures chart reviews are timely, accurate, and meet all data requirements for CHAP, CMS, Medical Staff and the Board Quality Council and Governing Board. - Responsible to perform initial screening and analysis of reported events, conduct data abstraction, and assist in facilitating meaningful Medical Staff case review documentation. - Monitors compliance with both internal standards and regulatory requirements and makes recommendations for the adjustment of company programs accordingly. - Works with QA Director to help implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies as needed. - Identifies peer review cases through internal and external sources as appropriate. - Collaborates in planning, implementing, and evaluating department activities. - Assists Department Heads and staff in the evaluation of programs and effect changes as necessary to improve programs and assure compliance with regulatory requirements. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements - Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. - Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit E-Verify for more information about E-Verify. - By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Role Description Acts in a pivotal role in guiding patients through the complexities of healthcare costs, insurance coverage, Medicaid and financial assistance programs. Acts as a subject matter expert by providing specialized support in completing, submitting, and securing approvals for Medicaid and financial assistance applications. Serves as a primary resource for patient inquiries ensuring clarity and accessibility in financial options. Collaborates with RevCycle teams, offering expert cross-coverage and support to enhance the overall patient financial experience. Supports day to day operations, assisting with workflows, metrics and training. Qualifications - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required - Associate’s/Technical Degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance or accounting or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Three years' experience in medical office, financial services, medical billing, or healthcare financial assistance: Required Requirements - Educates patients on healthcare costs, insurance coverage, and available Medicaid and financial assistance programs to ensure they understand their financial responsibilities and options. - Assists patients in completing, submitting, and tracking financial assistance applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Determines approval decisions on Medicaid and financial assistance applications and applies necessary adjustment(s) to patient balances. - Maintains accurate financial records, ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, and upholds patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and other policies. - Serves as the primary resource for patients, associates, and peers with questions regarding workflows, Medicaid, and financial assistance. - Provides customer service support. Meets with patients both in person and virtually to review their Medicaid or financial assistance questions and to assist with completion of applications. - Is a knowledge expert on Benefit Navigator workflows and processes. Will train and perform quality assurance. Understands and reviews metrics. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements - Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. - Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Company Description Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Role Description Coordinates with the department's supervisor to assist with patient registration, employee scheduling and department clerical and administration functions. Assists with oversight, hiring and training/coaching of the department's staff. Provides guidance to staff within the latitude of established work area and policies. Works on assignments that are considerably difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. Works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use. Qualifications - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Five years' relevant experience: Preferred Requirements - Coordinates and participates in department's service activities including greeting, interviewing, registering, admitting and discharging patients. - Completes general office support duties including ordering supplies, answering questions and taking phone calls. - Reports any problems or issues with other departments to department supervisor daily to resolve any registration issues. - Troubleshoots incorrect accounts daily if needed by working directly with other departments. - Orders tests accurately for laboratory and diagnostic imaging tests/exams. - Completes Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) report corrections. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements - Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. - Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit here for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Company Description Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Title: CLS Assistant, Part Time, Day Shift Location: Ukiah United States Job Description: Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast. Job Summary: Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens as well as quality assurance tasks. Operates, maintains and does basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity". Collects blood specimens and interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Provides guidance to phlebotomists and lab assistants to promote optimal workflow and rapid problem resolution. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Two years' relevant clinical laboratory experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required - Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII): Required Essential Functions: - Loads quality control and patient specimens onto analyzers for testing; follows procedures to ensure the appropriate functioning of the analyzer to ensure testing accuracy and precision. Completes analyzer start-up sequence and function checks according to standard protocol. Prepares reagents and maintains analyzer on-board reagent stock. Collects blood specimens for a variety of Laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques; handles/transports Lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients. Completes computerized tasks as appropriate for affiliate to ensure complete patient registration and/or test order entry into the lab information system, as well as generation of collection lists and/or labels. - Receives specimens for testing; assesses specimens upon receipt according to established criteria to determine acceptability; takes action according to protocol including escalating to licensed or certified personnel for direction. Handles and processes a variety of specimen types to prepare them for analysis; adheres to protocols to maintain specimen integrity at all times. - Prepares and/or packages specimens for transport to another Adventist Health or outside reference laboratory and may complete computer steps necessary for processing referred specimens, such as compiling tracking lists. Verbally communicates released/reported results. Routes, distributes and retransmits released/reported results. Stores and retrieves specimens. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment and waived/moderate complexity analytic lab equipment; escalates according to protocol when equipment is malfunctioning. - Performs preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting for Laboratory analyzers. Monitors temperatures and other indicators of environmental and equipment functionality. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies in work area and/or on phlebotomy cart Participates in managing the laboratory workflow by performing duties such as monitoring pending work, escalating priority work, locating specimens, and coordinating specimen recollections. Maintains required records by completing basic documentation of pre-, post- and analytic work, as well as quality-related tasks. - Provides guidance to Lab Assistants to promote optimal workflow and rapid problem resolution. Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists the caller as appropriate or transfers these calls to the appropriate laboratory section or person. Communicates with customer to clarify ambiguous, unclear or duplicate test orders Answers patients’ questions within scope of job; appropriately escalates questions that can’t be answered. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. Job Info - Job Identification61968 - Job CategoryAssistant - Locations 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA, 95482, US - Pay RangeThe estimated base pay for this position is $25.89 to $33.78. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. - Hiring DepartmentClinical Laboratory - Shift Length8 Hours

Role Description Performs quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with DRG validation, ICD-10/PCS, and CPT coding guidelines. Coordinates with department leadership to ensure standards are met in accordance with department and organization policy. Contributes to improving the processes and infrastructure of the department. Demonstrates proficiency in facilitation and interpersonal communication, organizational skills, prioritization of tasks, professionalism, and educating and training as required. Uses in-depth understanding of the CQR quality workplan to promote compliance and awareness of the plan. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in national coding guidelines for hospital inpatient, outpatient, and/or Professional fee coding and ensures compliance with those guidelines along with all company coding policies. Uses performance improvement analyses to improve the accuracy, integrity, and quality of patient data, ensure minimal variation in coding practices, and improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignments which results in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. Qualifications - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred - Five years' acute care inpatient, outpatient coding experience, and/or professional fee coding: Required - Three years' coding auditing/monitoring experience: Preferred - Certified Coding Specialist credential (CCS) through AHIMA or AAPC; credential type specific to auditing being performed: Required Requirements - Performs regularly scheduled quality reviews and audits per departmental policies and procedures (routine, pre-bill, policy driven, targeted, and post-bill) for hospital inpatient, outpatient, and/or professional fee coding. - Facilitates the coder audit appeal process, providing rationale and education to the coding team as required. - Performs ad hoc quality reviews, such as targeted DRG reviews, and special projects as assigned by management. - Prepares detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, rationale, and corrective actions needed. - Facilitates the coder appeal process. - Assists team members with coding questions and provides resolution guidance. - Assists in ensuring coding staff adherence with coding guidelines and policy, both internal and vendor teams. - Demonstrates and applies expert level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts. - Communicates appropriately with manager and all stakeholders as required. - Identifies and communicates educational opportunities to manager. - Maintains working knowledge of workflows, systems, and tools used in the department. - Reviews all official data quality standards, coding guidelines, company policies and procedures, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current. - Maintains up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology, coding guidelines, quality standards, regulatory changes, etc. that affect the audit process. - Assists in creation and maintenance of a positive working environment, including effective communication and setting an appropriate professional example. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Company Description Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.