At TriHealth, our corporate team thrives on a service-oriented mindset grounded in inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration. We cultivate a supportive culture where every team member is valued, empowered, and given a true sense of belonging.
When you join us, you become part of a community that invests in your personal well-being and your professional future. You'll experience meaningful growth and development opportunities, excellent benefits, and a workplace where people actively support one another and share best practices every day.
Here, your contributions matterand together, we make a lasting impact.
Location: This is a work from home role that requires residence in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, or Michigan. Will be required to come onsite once a quarter for any required department or TriHealth education.
Schedule: Day Shift
Benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits *Please note: OPTIONAL positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits*
We offer competitive shift differentials where applicable, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an approved program for specific field of study. (Required) Proficiency in ICD and CPT coding DRG's MSDRG's POA indicators Post-acute transfer rules Disposition status Disease process and treatment Anatomy and medical terminology Clinical documentation requirements AHIMA RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Continuing education pursued in accord with requirements of the accrediting bodies. within 180 Days Required RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Continuing education pursued in accord with requirements of the accrediting bodies. within 180 Days Required or CCS - Certified Coding Specialist CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Continuing education pursued in accord with requirements of the accrediting bodies. within 180 Days Required or Other Certified Professional Coder (CPC) may be substituted at the hiring manager's discretion. within 180 Days Required or CCA Certified Coding Assoc CCA - Certified Coding Associate may be substituted at the hiring manager's discretion. within 180 Days Required or
Job Overview:
Reviews and interprets clinical documentation to assign accurate and complete codes, modifiers, MSDRG's, APR-DRG's, SOI, ROM, POA indicators, discharge dispositions and any other clinical data elements required for appropriate reimbursement. Understands and applies reimbursement processes under federal compliance guidelines. Abstracts demographic and clinical data into hospital health information system(s) such as HDM, Epic, or other currently in use. Performs and responds to data quality checks and payer/claims issues. One may specialize in one or more of the standard functions. Specific assignments will vary from day to day based on the needs of the department.
Job Responsibilities:
Independently and confidently delivers high quality results utilizing coding resources and provided education. Reviews and interprets clinical documentation to assign accurate and complete codes, modifiers, DRG's, and POA indicators. Consistently meets monthly productivity goals set by department. Productivity guidelines for activities involved in the coding process are as follows: 1.25 Med/Surg cases per hour, 2 observations per hour, 2.5-3 OB/NB cases per hour, 3 Outpatient Surgeries per hour, 12 ED's per hour, 34 Ancillaries 5=>150, 4=149-120, 3=119-100, 2=99-80, 1=<80 Abstracts demographic and clinical data into hospital health data management systems. Discharges dispositions and other required data elements. Engaged team member. Highly regarded for their work and leadership. Problem solves and develops solutions when raising issues. Positive role model and has influence on peers. Displays confidence and initiative. Volunteers to be a part of educational training sessions, volunteers for minutes and reflections for meetings. Goes out of the way to be an interactive part of the coding team. Attends all team meetings, takes advantage of extra educational opportunities, student mentoring education, team member ambassador program, etc. as needed/requested. Completes all bright ideas and required trainings on time.process. Conducts retention visits and develops retention plans when requested and offered where turnover or workplace issues seem to be troublesome. Prepares documentation and responses to unemployment compensation claims and attends unemployment hearings. Provides Harassment Free/Diversity Inclusive Workplace Education, Professionalism Training and Workplace Violence education as needed to those areas identified as high risk. Completes special projects as assigned. Rounding with leaders of assigned regions, creating a trusting partnership. Coaching leaders as necessary for performance counseling and performance evaluation. Identifying trends within assigned region and working with HRBP to bring insights and initiatives to business unit leaders. Be the point person for assigned region on investigations including but not limited to drug diversion and fitness for duty cases. Partner with the LOA team as needed to support team members in accordance with organizational policies to apply FMLA or ADA needs for team members and leaders.
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely Hearing: Conversation - Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Pushing - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Use of Hands - Frequently Color Vision - Frequently Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS
Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS
Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS
Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS
Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS
Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community