HIM Coding Quality Officer I, Remote

Job Title: Quality Officer I Location: 2 Crescent Place, Oceanport, NJ 07757 (Remote). Candidates must be based in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. Department: HIM - Coding Quality Status: Full Time, Day shift Pay Range: $75,597 - $106,780 per year (anticipated for New Jersey). Job Overview The Quality Officer I is responsible for ensuring accuracy and integrity of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS coding and DRG assignment for inpatient encounters for non‑Medicare payers. This role requires critical thinking, advanced coding skills, and sustained organizational accuracy rates. Adherence to federal and state regulations, clinical coding guidelines, and institutional standards must be maintained. Qualifications Required: CCS certification. ICD‑10‑CM/PCS proficiency. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 4+ years acute care coding and/or auditing experience with a bachelor's, or 7+ years acute coding and/or auditing experience without a bachelor's degree. Extensive knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT coding, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, clinical indicators, and pharmacology. Knowledge of billing and coding regulations. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; critical thinking and analytical writing. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Professional demeanor. Ability to work independently and cooperatively with minimal supervision. Ability to foster positive relationships with teammates and the coding team. Preferred : CPC‑H, RHIT, RHIA and/or RN credentials. Scheduling Requirements Monday‑Friday, 40 hours a week, salaried.

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Remote work; residence required in NJ, PA, or NY. Essential Functions Ensure the accuracy and integrity of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS and CPT coding, and DRG assignment in accordance with federal and state regulations. Critically analyze each inpatient medical record to apply appropriate coding, DRG judgments, SOI, ROM, and POA. Independently manage SMART pending queues for all acute care RWJBarnabas facilities; review flagged records. Manage EPIC SMART work queues to ensure proper workflow of identified accounts. Direct coders with case‑specific recommendations; educate and coach in coding principles, sequencing, DRG assignment, and clinical disease processes. Maintain an excellent organizational accuracy rate through advanced coding knowledge. Undergo biannual review of coding analysis by Coding Specialists; maintain quality scores of at least 90% for two consecutive months. Meet productivity standards; failure may result in disciplinary action. Monitor SMART queues to ensure timely review and proper release of records. Collaborate with other Quality Officers to meet SMART review goals across RWJBarnabas facilities. Review discharge status, admission/discharge dates, and related demographics for accuracy; notify case management as needed. Review POA indicators for all diagnoses coded and entered by coders. Report system problems to IT & SM or SMART helpdesk. Maintain proper computer and written records of all review activity. Effectively communicate coding recommendations and rationale to the coding team. Perform regulatory coding research as needed. May perform other related duties. Other Duties This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and Perks Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, etc. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health