Full-Time

Senior Medical Coding Service Integrity Associate

Updated on 12/4/2024

Athena Health

Athena Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based healthcare management solutions provider

Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Agile
SQL
Data Analysis
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or commensurate level of professional experience)
  • CPC and/or CCS certified from AAPC or AHIMA required
  • 3+ years of professional experience in Medical Coding
  • Experience working with cross-functional groups and teams to achieve common goals and communicating and presenting to stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to assume sole and independent responsibility for various projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Agile development methodologies preferred
  • SQL experience preferred
Responsibilities
  • Use both hard data analysis and qualitative evaluation to determine root causes of a problem
  • Analyze trends to deliver clear and compelling data story to stakeholders
  • Design elegant solutions that favor automation, work prevention, and product enhancement over manual workflows
  • Master workflow design and analysis through Lean Six Sigma or other operational engineering techniques, considering impact on dependent processes and ensuring continuity of work delivery
  • Lead initiatives and projects that improve client and operational outcomes over a planning cycle, representing broad subject matter expertise
  • Discover customer requirements and improve the service by incorporating feedback into product and service prioritization
  • Present project purpose, updates, and outcomes to Service Integrity and stakeholder leadership, demonstrating command over all components of the project

Athenahealth offers cloud-based services to enhance the efficiency of healthcare providers, focusing on electronic health records (EHR), revenue cycle management (RCM), and patient engagement solutions. Their integrated system helps clinicians manage patient records, streamline billing, and improve communication with patients. Unlike competitors, Athenahealth operates on a subscription model, providing a comprehensive suite of tools that reduce administrative burdens. The company's goal is to optimize healthcare management while improving access to care for underserved communities through its athenaGives initiative.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

Watertown, Massachusetts

Founded

1997

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent partnerships with companies like Adonis and Innovaccer bring advanced AI capabilities to Athenahealth's platform, potentially improving financial and clinical outcomes.
  • The launch of specialty EHR solutions for Women's Health and Urgent Care demonstrates Athenahealth's commitment to addressing specific needs within the healthcare sector.
  • Athenahealth's continuous innovation, such as the Patient Digital Engagement Index, highlights its focus on improving patient-provider interactions.

What critics are saying

  • The healthcare technology market is highly competitive, with major players like Epic and Cerner posing significant challenges.
  • Integration of third-party applications through the Marketplace program could lead to compatibility issues and increased complexity.

What makes Athena Health unique

  • Athenahealth's all-in-one cloud-based platform integrates EHR, RCM, and patient engagement solutions, offering a comprehensive approach that many competitors lack.
  • The company's philanthropic initiative, athenaGives, sets it apart by providing free EHR technology and support to underserved communities.
  • Athenahealth's Marketplace program allows seamless integration of third-party applications, enhancing its platform's versatility and appeal.

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