Homeoffice RCM Educator of Coding and Charge Capture at OB Hospitalist Group (OBHG)

Join our Mission:   Join the forefront of women's healthcare with OB Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest and only dedicated provider of customized obstetric hospitalist programs. Celebrating over 19 years of pioneering excellence, OBHG has transformed the landscape of maternal health. Our mission-driven company offers a unique opportunity to elevate the standard of women's healthcare, providing 24/7 real-time triage and hospital-based obstetric coverage across the United States. If you are driven to join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of women and newborns and thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and excellence, OBHG is your next career destination!

The Opportunity: The RCM Educator of Coding and Charge Capture will work with the Manager of RCM Coding to provide education to hospitalists, midwives, nurse practitioners and staff on appropriate coding based upon coding guidelines and regulations and assist with other coding compliance activities.  Provides training on Patient Keeper via web-based training. 

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:  Only candidates residing in the South Carolina Upstate area will be considered at this time. This remote position is for candidates residing within a reasonable commuting distance from our Greenville, SC corporate office. 

Hourly Compensation: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour.

What We Offer - The Good Stuff:

• A mission based company with an amazing company culture.
• Paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution) or Flexible Spending Account options.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Short Term Disability Buy-up plan.
• 401(k) Savings Plan, with ROTH option.
• Legal Plan.
• Identity Theft Services.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Employee Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid.

Essential Responsibilities of this Position: 

• Coordinate sessions and train all new clinicians (new hires and new programs) on how to capture charges into Patient Keeper application.
• Conducts web-based Patient Keeper training for both new and existing clinicians. 
• Under the direction of the Manager of RCM Coding, works with the Patient Keeper project to determine coding education needed for clinicians.
• Review and evaluate onboarding programs to identify potential discrepancies in documentation or coding practices, and provide constructive feedback to ensure accurate and complete charge capture
• Assist in the development and roll out of policies and procedures related to billing and coding.
• Maintain and regularly update online training materials to reflect enhancements and changes within the clinical documentation and coding system, ensuring alignment with current workflows and best practices.
• Plan and perform work in accordance with internal standards developed by the Coding and Compliance Office.
• Handles telephone calls in a professional manner; screens all telephone calls and inquiries. Maintains an awareness of compliance office projects within the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Executes a range of advanced projects and tasks that require specialized knowledge and independent decision-making in the fields of coding and billing ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives

Essential Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC
• Degree or equivalent experience in healthcare management, compliance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of coding experience
• Teaching or public speaking experience is helpful when educating physicians. Working knowledge of Medicaid coding regulations, a plus
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and ancillary tests/procedures a must
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Skill in operating a personal computer; must be proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to compose letters, memos, and other correspondence.
• Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with providers and staff
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Ability to work with highly confidential materials
• Must possess high ethical standards

 Preferred Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education

• Experience in educating physicians regarding coding, charting and other relevant processes, in an individual and/or group setting is preferred

 Physical Demands (per ADA guidelines)

•  Physical Demands:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Frequent use of standard office equipment, including computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and telephone.
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching to retrieve files, supplies, or conduct in-person meetings.
  • Visual acuity to review detailed information on a computer screen and in written documents.
•  Travel Demands:
  • Position requires travel 25-50% as needed for clinician education
  • Flexibility to support occasional after-hours or weekend training sessions, based on operational needs or provider availability
  • The Company reserves the right to request or require that the employee report to the Greenville, SC office to work, as the Company may deem appropriate.