Job Description
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job leads and supervises the documentation excellence program for designated service lines comprised of multiple functional areas including hospital and professional coding, hospital and professional CDI, and documentation quality to meet system goals. This job is responsible for overseeing initiatives to improve processes, maximize efficiency, serve internal and external customers and maintain high employee engagement. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required – High school diploma or equivalent Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications Work Experience Required – Three years of experience in healthcare management or related field Preferred - One to two years of experience in revenue cycle processes Certifications Preferred – Current RN License in the state of practice; Current Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Registere
