Hybrid HIM Manager/Coder Full Time bei Ernest Health

Mesquite Specialty Hospital in Mesquite, Texas (in the Dallas–Fort Worth area) is a long-term acute care hospital providing advanced medical care for patients with serious, prolonged illnesses or complex injuries. We specialize in treating patients who need extended hospitalization and intensive services – such as ventilator/respiratory care, cardiac monitoring, IV medication management, and complex wound care – in order to recover sufficiently before transitioning to home or a lower level of care.

Mesquite Specialty Hospital offers an intimate, patient-focused setting with all private rooms and an expert team, including physicians, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation staff. Our caregivers approach each patient with compassion and dedication, developing individualized care plans that address both medical and rehabilitative needs.

Joint Commission-accredited and honored for quality respiratory care, Mesquite Specialty Hospital provides a healing, supportive environment where medically fragile patients can achieve stabilization and begin their journey toward recovery.

We're looking for professionals with a passion for coding, attention to detail, and with excellent communication skills.

The HIM Manager/Coder is part of the hospital’s leadership team, working closely with CEO and Clinical Director’s.

Successful candidates will enjoy working both independently and collaborating with a team of clinical professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Provide expertise in the areas of coding and classification systems to healthcare providers throughout our hospital, and help drive improvements of reimbursement, and the revenue cycle.
2. Responsible for timely coding charts in accordance with the current principles of ICD-10 and AHA coding guidelines.
3. Supports the Health Information Services Department through a variety of clerical, technical, and related support services.
4. Performs other daily duties within the Health Information Management Services department as assigned.
5. Supervises and evaluates the performance of HIM department personnel.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 2 years of inpatient or outpatient coding experience preferred.
2. Strong knowledge of ICD-10 coding guidelines
3. CPC, CCS, CIC, RHIT, or RHIA certification via AHIMA or AAPC

Why should you apply?

1. Challenging and rewarding work environment
2. Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
3. Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
4. 401(K)
5. HIM Bonus plan
6. Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives