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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently but
collaboratively
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Ability to handle complex coding and billing
issues
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Excellent organizational, time and project
management skills
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Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology
(CPT) and Current Dental Terminology
(CDT) coding systems and Internal
Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding system
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Knowledge of medical and dental terminology and
physiology
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General knowledge of OMS, medical or dental
clinical practice, specific familiarity with frequently utilized procedures
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Experience with data analysis,
electronic health records, practices management and / or registry solutions.
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Knowledge of government and private payor
policies
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Experience with outcome research,
and/or clinical registry projects is a plus.
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Familiarity with National Quality
Forum, measurement endorsement process, and the overall quality measurement
landscape
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Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
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Understanding of basic marketing skills
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Develop and maintain resources to assist the
membership with coding and reimbursement
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Respond to member inquiries on issues related
to coding and reimbursement
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Maintain tracking system on coding and reimbursement
inquiries for trend analysis
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Notify membership of changes in coding and
health policy
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Provide technical and staff support to the
Committee on Healthcare Policy, Coding and Reimbursement
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Assist with the implementation of the in-person
and on-line coding courses and webinars
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Assist
with the preparation and coordination of new/revised code proposals
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Serve as primary coding inquiry liaison through
phone and email requests
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Monitor the NUCC, WEDI, HHS and Correct Coding
Initiative activities
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Monitor and refresh coding and reimbursement
resources page of AAOMS website
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Update AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Library
as necessary
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Support manager in addressing
issues related to data set definitions or measures/metrics.
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Assist with research, analytics and
registry reporting with respect to quality and outcome measures/metrics. with
external stakeholder (e.g., private payer, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid,
health systems, etc.) programs.
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Coordinate the development,
implementation, and update of performance reports and ad hoc projects for the
registry.
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Prepare training materials
(training manuals, FAQs, reference guides) to assist participants with data
collection and report interpretation.
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Coordinate/assist in the content
development and logistics of registry related workshops, meetings, and/or
conferences as necessary.
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Work closely with the manager to
organize regular communication via newsletters, memos, emails and websites to
ensure that participants are oriented to the Registry and aware of upcoming
changes or need for action.
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Participate in national conferences,
association meetings and offsite participant recruitment efforts, as
appropriate and/or directed.