VA Central Texas Health Care System

Role Description This position is in the Health Information Management Section of Medical Administration Service (MAS) at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Medical Center (CTVHCS). Supervisory MRTs (Coder) are responsible for supervision, administrative management, and direction of coding staff at the facility level. They are responsible for program management of a coding section/unit to ensure performance monitors are established and met. - Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection. - Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases Coding Modification (ICD-10-CM) and International Classification of Diseases Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). - Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. - Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC. - Performs a comprehensive review of the patient health record to abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data to ensure complete data capture. - Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations for subordinate staff. - Schedules the sequence of work and operations on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to assure even workflow and distribution. - Coordinates with other Service representatives on matters concerning health record documentation and coding. - Analyzes and recommends improvements in documentation systems used to provide patient care. Qualifications - United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. - Experience: One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of health records. - Education: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management. - Certification: Persons hired or reassigned to MRT (Coder) positions in the GS-0675 series in VHA must have one of the certifications below: - Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. - Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. - Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS. - English Language Proficiency: MRTs (Coder) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Requirements - GS-10: Experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) including performing all duties of a MRT (Coder). - Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties. - Advanced knowledge of current coding classification systems such as ICD, CPT, and HCPCS. - Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training. - Leadership and managerial skills, including skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution. - Ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends, and present results in various formats. Benefits - Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 4:30pm - Virtual: This is not a virtual position. - Remote: This position is Remote 100% Outside the Area (Contingent upon final approval from the VA COO). - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized - Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements - The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. - Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) Diagnostic Imaging Service seeks experienced and dynamic radiologists (Physician in Diagnostic Radiology) to fill several remote teleradiology positions located anywhere in the US. Ideal candidates are adaptable team players proficient in interpreting a wide range of diagnostic imaging examinations from modalities of MRI, CT, ultrasound, and general radiography with flexibility to tailor the position to specific skillset. Selectees will serve as full-time staff radiologists for the Diagnostic Imaging Service, remotely interpreting a range of diagnostic imaging studies from the outpatient, inpatient, and ED settings using a workstation provided by the department. Flexibility is necessary to adapt to departmental needs, which can vary daily based on staffing. - Interpreting and performing a wide variety of diagnostic imaging examinations. - Pre-screening high-risk, high-cost and high-demand examinations (CT, US, MRI, etc.) for appropriateness. - Protocoling radiology examinations (primarily MRI and CT). - Applying knowledge and understanding of MRI safety, radiation safety, imaging procedures, and relevant accreditation standards. - Serving as a consultant for interdisciplinary tumor board. - Consulting with referring clinical services as requested. - Participating in quality assurance and process improvement activities. Qualifications - United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. - Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English. - Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. - License: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. - Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Requirements - Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution. - For foreign medical graduates, verification with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is required. - Physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Benefits - Potential recruitment/relocation incentive may be calculated as a percentage of approved salary. - Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. - 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME). - Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. - Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance. - Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification). - Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. - No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.