Full-Time

Senior Medical Coding Service Integrity Associate

Posted on 11/15/2024

Athena Health

Athena Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based healthcare management solutions provider

Social Impact
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, including electronic health records (EHR), revenue cycle management (RCM), and patient engagement tools. Their products help clinicians manage patient records, streamline billing, and improve communication with patients. Unlike competitors, Athenahealth provides an all-in-one solution that integrates various aspects of healthcare management and supports underserved communities through its athenaGives initiative. The company's goal is to improve clinical outcomes and optimize financial performance for healthcare providers.

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

  • AI partnerships reduce administrative burdens and improve clinician efficiency.
  • Specialty solutions cater to niche markets, enhancing provider satisfaction.
  • Marketplace growth enhances remote care management and operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI-driven EHR solutions like Suki may challenge market position.
  • Data privacy concerns arise from integrating remote care management platforms.
  • AI-powered solutions may face resistance and trust issues from clinicians.

What makes Athena Health unique

  • Athenahealth offers integrated EHR, RCM, and patient engagement solutions in one platform.
  • The company focuses on specialty EHR solutions like athenaOne for Orthopedics and Behavioral Health.
  • Athenahealth's Marketplace program expands its ecosystem with diverse integrated solutions.

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