Revenue Integrity Specialist (Remote in Texas)

Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network features 75 locations across Fort Worth, with John Peter Smith Hospital -home to Tarrant County's first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency services site, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation - and more than 40 community-based clinics. All told, our network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three rules:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jobs.jpshealthnet.org/ or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title:

Revenue Integrity Specialist (Remote in Texas)

Requisition Number:

26142

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

Finance

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Support Services

Hours Worked:

8-5 (M-F)

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Description: The Revenue Integrity Specialist performs functions of coding diagnoses and procedures. This position is responsible working with internal departments to resolve coding claim errors, identify documentation opportunities and works continuously to reduce the volume of accounts pended in HIM work queues. (Potential Remote)
Typical Duties:

1. Responsible for the accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures.
2. Works relevant work queues daily, documenting issues and follow-up with coding, revenue integrity, CDI, or other applicable departments in a timely manner.
3. Provides real time material for in-service training and assists in development of training materials for the education of the Coding Team.
4. Demonstrates exemplary self-conduct and maintains appropriate work habits.
5. Supports organization through understanding and interpretation of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
6. Reports all system issues including benefit updates, provider address changes, pricing and Medicare guidelines.
7. Participates in testing system upgrades or enhancements as assigned.
8. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• Associates degree in Health Information Technology or related field of study from an accredited college or university
OR
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 plus years of relevant work experience in a hospital setting

Preferred Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Technology from an accredited college or university
• Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology and ICD-9/CPT Coding from an accredited education program
• 2 plus years of relevant work experience in a hospital setting

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Credentialed as an AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) and/or AAPC Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) and/or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States