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The Leidos Military and Veterans Health Solutions Operation has an opening for a Clinical Informaticist / Clinical Coder in the Operational Readiness Directorate at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, CA.
This is a full‑time position. The employee must be located within commuting distance of San Diego to work on‑site at the Naval Health Research Center as needed. The number of days on‑site may vary, and the schedule is subject to change based on program and customer requirements. Work hours will coincide with the standard command business hours of 0700–1630.
Primary Responsibilities
Obtain and maintain required access to military electronic health records (EHR) systems, such as Joint Longitudinal Viewer (JLV) and Theater Medical Data Store (TMDS).
Perform detailed reviews of health records and supporting documentation in multiple systems throughout the continuum of care to assign precise medical coding.
Assign clinical codes using ICD‑9‑CM, ICD‑10‑CM, Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), Injury Severity Score (ISS), and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
Enter codes and populate additional information from health records into the Expeditionary Medical Encounter Database (EMED).
Perform additional medical records data abstraction as requested for study‑specific purposes.
Examine, interpret, and prepare reports on various aspects of health records, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurology, pathology, and radiology, as requested.
Regularly conduct a random audit on 10 % of coded records to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of coded data.
Perform monthly re‑abstraction of a percentage of patient records and quarterly inter‑rater reliability (IRR) assessments using an internal validation program.
Develop and maintain project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to track progress and ensure timely completion.
Resolve coding discrepancies, queries, and other data issues.
Provide clinical and subject‑matter expertise to EDMS professionals.
Work closely with principal investigators (PIs) and other professionals in EMDS to ensure data integrity and execute studies.
Identify risks and challenges and alert PIs to issues in obtaining and maintaining system access, clinical coding, and EMED performance.
Prepare and deliver project status reports and updates to PIs and other department professionals, as requested.
Ensure compliance with research protocols and regulatory standards, including HIPAA and PHI privacy standards.
Participate in regularly scheduled team and department meetings.
Work independently to achieve day‑to‑day objectives that impact operational results and project deliverables for the department.
Ensure tasks are completed on time for mission requirements.
Work with department staff on other tasks and duties as needed for the customer mission.
Model Leidos values and uphold the Leidos Code of Conduct at all times.
Basic Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in a relevant field.
Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS).
Prior experience reviewing and coding ICD‑9‑CM, ICD‑10‑CM, AIS, ISS, and CPT.
Knowledge of military health issues, especially physical health and injury.
Proven ability to collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams.
Experience facilitating clinical record analysis and classification.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills for a fast‑paced, team‑based environment.
Ability to self‑start, plan and prioritize tasks, demonstrate leadership, and work independently and in a team.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with military leadership, team members, and internal and external collaborators.
Ability to manage multiple coding initiatives simultaneously and reprioritize as necessary.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their transcript (official or unofficial) with their application.
Hold U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Other relevant certifications, such as Nurse Informaticist Certification (NI‑BC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Prior experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) with access to EHR systems.
U.S. Citizen with an ACTIVE Secret Clearance.
Pay Range
$73,450.00 – $132,775.00 (general guideline only, not a guarantee of compensation or salary).
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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