This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Assign appropriate codes for all patient types and provider clinics, including consulting with physicians and clinical staff for appropriate coding of difficult cases and code assignments. This position is PRN or as needed. Eligible for 16% PRN Differential. - Attention to Detail: Verifies patient information to identify any documentation vs. report discrepancies and ensures codes and other abstracted data are accurately applied to appropriate patient’s account/encounter. - Coding and Abstracting: Primarily codes outpatient encounters. Applies codes to conditions and procedures documented in the medical records to provide information for financial reimbursement and data collection, converts interpreted data into appropriate code numbers. - Quality Control: Recognizes and reports unusual circumstances and/or information with possible risk factors to appropriate risk management and HIM Manager. Reports problems, errors, and discrepancies in dictation and patient records to HIM Manager. While reviewing the record for coding purposes, serves as quality reviewer of scanned documents. Identifies mis-scans and poorly scanned documents and reports them to HIM Director. - Quality/Quantity: Meets coding quality and quantity expectations of 95% or higher. - Collaboration: Collaborates with others in the organization including the Quality Department, Medical Staff, other clinicians, and physician office staffs; and with Patient Financial Services to ensure the codes submitted for claims are supported by the documentation in the record. - Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision required. Legible penmanship required. - Constant Learner: Attends all required in-services and coder meetings. Identifies and attends training and educational programs conducive to professional growth. Utilizes current literature and workshops attended to the benefit of Vail Health. New ideas, policies, regulations, and philosophies are adapted to current policies and procedures appropriately. - Vail Health Supporter: Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of VH and the HIM department by volunteering in various capacities without compromising performance expectations. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and VH Values. - HIM Department Supporter: Contributes to the efficiency of the HIM department. Routinely volunteers to assist others when their work is completed. - Ethics: Routinely abides by standards of professional and ethical conduct as defined by CMS, AHIMA, and the professional organization from which the incumbent is certified and/or credentialed. - Compliance: Understands and complies with policies and procedures related to medicolegal matters including confidentiality, amendment of medical records, release of information, patient rights, medical records as legal evidence, informed consent, etc. Is knowledgeable of and complies with Vail Health HIPAA, Safety and Compliance Program Policies and Procedures. - Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - One year of experience coding outpatient hospital accounts and/or Profee preferred. Requirements - One of the following is required: - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Benefits - Hourly Pay: $22.10 - $29.52 USD

• Available to teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams • Flexibility to teach during the day, or evenings and/or weekends, based on the course schedule • Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning and engagement • Ensure alignment of instructional strategies with CIAT’s adult learner framework, emphasizing certification readiness • Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs • Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students via a synchronous online format (Microsoft Teams) • Actively maintain certification(s) in the subject area(s) taught through renewal • Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline • Connect their subject matter with related fields • Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops • Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners • Select the instructional materials that align with course objectives • Keep the curriculum up to date • Review course material for accuracy and relevance, providing recommendations for improvements • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for instructional quality and education • Ensure Student Database is fully updated and accurate at all times regarding student attendance and grade record information • Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional and the quality of education, scheduled class hours requirements and CIAT policies and procedures • Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects, ideas, etc. • Adhere to the CIAT business casual attire.

• Available to teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams • Flexibility to teach during the day, or evenings and/or weekends, based on the course schedule • Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning and engagement • Ensure alignment of instructional strategies with CIAT’s adult learner framework, emphasizing certification readiness • Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs • Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students via a synchronous online format (Microsoft Teams) • Actively maintain certification(s) in the subject area(s) taught through renewal • Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline • Connect their subject matter with related fields • Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops • Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for instructional quality and education

• Code claims directly from the medical record/operative report according to coding guidelines • Accurate and timely completion of work queues as assigned • Track and identify trends within charge review and follow up work queues and assist leadership in the resolution of those trends and/or educational needs • Assists with research of denied claims • Maintains compliance with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement program, customer service and productivity expectations • Must be able to achieve individual quality and productivity performance metrics in daily duties as set by coding leadership • Provide and/or assist with provider education, as well as the development of educational tools