Grade 5 Medical Coder - Administration bei St. Clair County Community Mental Health

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform: provide support services to Administration and Operations; extensive knowledge of CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10, knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing, knowledge of medical documentation requirements for both mental health and physical health, experience working with medical records, extensive knowledge of Evaluation and Management guidelines, experience interacting with medical staff and prescribers, experience with billing, excellent organizational skills, compliance with pertinent rules and regulations as they pertain to area of responsibility; other related tasks as assigned; comply with Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment services, and cultural competence. An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.  This position receives supervision from the Support Services Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

• Education:

- High School Diploma or GED (general educational development certificate)

- Medical Coding and Billing program participation

• Licensure:  

- Valid Michigan Driver’s license

- Certification as a (CPC) Certified Professional Coder required

• Experience/Skills:

- Demonstration of ability to use Word, Excel and Access software programs

- Up to three (3) years’ experience with coding, billing or in a related field

- Knowledge of Community Mental Health Treatment Programs and Relevant Policies

- Areas as Assigned

• Other:        

- Must have access to transportation

- Must be willing to attend out of county activities/meetings

Behavioral Skills

• Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:

- Ability to exercise discretion in selecting an optimal solution from among established alternatives with a clear outcome

- Ability to use or exert influence in a work process

- Ability to be a “work leader” or advise others

- Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information which, in addition to conveying facts, conveys an opinion or evaluation of the faces or analyses

- Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

• Education:  

- Associate’s degree or relevant schooling

• Licensure:  

- Other relevant certifications (AAPC or AHIMA)

• Experience/Skills: 

- Proficient in Agency operating systems and application software

- Five plus years’ experience in Public Mental Health Field

- Lived experience with behavioral health issues

• Other:        

- None

Behavioral Skills

- None

PERSONAL DEMANDS:

Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect light, regular physical demand, such as constant standing or walking; close attention, such as observation of gauges, timers, etc.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult.  These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect that disagreeable elements are negligible.  Good light and ventilation; reasonable quiet.

Disclaimers:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency’s receipt of negative test results.

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3385. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date. Internal candidates are given first consideration.