Documentation & Coding Consultant - Urgent Role

We are looking for a brilliant Documentation & Coding Consultant to join our awesome team at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Documentation & Coding Consultant is an incredible opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Documentation & Coding Consultant at Virginia Mason Medical Center today!

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

This position works in a consulting capacity and is responsible for identifying compliance issues, analyzing practice patterns, verifying charges, ensuring optimal reimbursement for the organization and interpreting regulatory changes. In addition, this position implements the necessary changes and modifies VMMC's policies, conveys these changes to the clinical departments and educates staff. 

Qualifications

We require:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus credentialed as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P).
• One year of CPT and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to interact tactfully yet assertively with physicians and other professional staff; strong presentation skills and comfort in settings ranging from one-on-one communications to large groups; and good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Five years of CPT and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer and 3 year of experience as an instructor/trainer
• Clinical knowledge and exposure to risk adjustment coding 

We're proud to share that Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region'ss most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:

• Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA 
• Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
• Short and long term disability programs
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401a and 403b retirement programs
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft 

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Benefits of working as a Documentation & Coding Consultant in Washington DC:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package