Description
Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.
1. A master’s degree with a major in accounting, finance or business administration, with emphasis on
accounting and financial systems from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of
responsible-level experience in fiscal management or administration with an emphasis in financial
systems, management information and controls, of which at least three (3) years shall have been in a
responsible supervisory, administrative or management capacity; or
2. A baccalaureate degree with a major in related fields, as indicated in (1) above, from an accredited
college or university; and six (6) years of experience as indicated in (1) above, of which at least three (3)
years shall have been in a responsible supervisory, administrative or management-level capacity; and
3. Knowledge of total accounting and financial management both in systems theory and practice; or
4. A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience.
Qualifications for the Job:
CERTIFICATION(S)/NYS LICENSE(S):
- Possession of a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)(RHIT)credential from AHIMA and two (2) years of satisfactory experience in coding and abstracting medical records in a recognized hospital or healthcare organization, of which one (1) year has been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity; or
- Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA and five (5) years of satisfactory experience in coding and abstracting medical records in a recognized hospital or healthcare organization, of which three (2) years have been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity; or
- A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a DRG Validator with a minimum of 3 years’ experience coding in an acute care setting.
- Familiarity with revenue cycle and electronic medical records systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgable In:
- Strong organizational skills, ability to build and lead a team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong administrative experience.
