Albany Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner

• Work in all zones of the Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments and the Observation Unit
• Manage patients of all ages, including conducting exams, generating care plans, and reviewing test results for disposition
• Collaborate with attending physicians and other healthcare providers to provide high-quality patient care and efficient throughput
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge plans
• Perform basic procedures such as laceration repair and incision and drainage
• Perform additional procedures including lumbar punctures, airway skills, and thoracentesis

Emergency Department Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Provider – Per Diem

Medical Billing and Coding

• Apply inpatient coding and classification systems and official resources to select diagnostic, procedural (PCS), and other healthcare service codes
• Select and sequence codes accurately to obtain legally entitled reimbursement
• Use a computerized encoding system
• Sequence diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and fiscal intermediary guidelines
• Support complete and accurate reporting of healthcare data elements for reimbursement, value-based purchasing, population health, quality, patient safety, research, and other administrative purposes
• Query physicians or qualified healthcare practitioners for clarification or additional documentation
• Maintain continuing education and coding knowledge
• Apply official coding rules and guidelines to hospital claims
• Comply with internal coding policies and procedures
• Attend coding meetings and roundtable sessions
• Participate in daily huddles and LEAN problem-solving activities
• Maintain focus during work and meetings and keep camera on during Teams calls
• Organize the medical coding department shared drive
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Inpatient Hospital Coder

• Apply inpatient coding and classification systems and official resources to select appropriate diagnosis, procedural (PCS), and other healthcare service codes
• Sequence diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and fiscal intermediary guidelines
• Support accurate reporting of healthcare data elements for reimbursement, value-based purchasing, population health, quality, patient safety, research, and other administrative purposes
• Query physicians or qualified healthcare practitioners for clarification or additional documentation regarding conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous health record information
• Maintain ethical and legal coding practices and comply with internal coding policies and procedures
• Advance coding knowledge through continuing education and meet continuing education requirements
• Use official coding rules and guidelines to accurately represent patient services on hospital claims
• Attend coding meetings and roundtable sessions
• Participate in daily huddles and LEAN problem-solving activities
• Maintain focus during work and meetings and keep camera on during Teams calls
• Assist with organizing the medical coding department shared drive
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Nurse

• Provide day-to-day management of clinical operations within the department
• Manage staff supervision, clinic workflow, patient triage, and clinical quality initiatives
• Work closely with Managers, Administrator, and Division Chief to establish and maintain an efficient, cohesive, and productive work team
• Manage patient flow through clinic and all point-of-care testing
• Supervise clinical staff and provide support when needed
• Review processes and procedures to ensure optimal clinic workflow and capturing of charges
• Develop and motivate staff to work effectively and within their licensure
• Foster a collaborative relationship with the Practice Coordinator
• Attend Senior Manager meetings and troubleshoot and resolve issues with fellow managers
• Protect confidentiality of patient and staff-related concerns
• Oversee supply and medication ordering in a cost-conscious manner
• Ensure Joint Commission compliance and weekly tracer submission

Emergency Department Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Provider – Per Diem

Inpatient Hospital Coder

Inpatient Hospital Coder

RN Nurse Supervisor – Rheumatology