Registered Nurse, QA Home Health Coding

(This is a remote position for EST time-zoned states : Registered Nurse in FL or compact states TN, TX, OH, VA).

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform centralized coding via scanned medical records and clinician documentation via EMR data.
• Provide home health coding, OASIS, POC, and quality review.
• Make independent decisions regarding accurate ICD-10-CM coding and OASIS, POC, and quality data assignments.
• Review records and recommend changes for clinician review and acceptance based on CMS regulations, industry standards, and coding conventions as supported by documentation.
• Review Plan of Care for accuracy and quality and make needed recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology.
• Assess and review assessments for coding accuracy based on documentation, CMS regulations and coding conventions, OASIS compliance, and Plan of Care quality and accuracy.
• Maintain minimal productivity number standards daily.
• Code all assessments using ICD-10-CM (SHP and Decision Health Coding Pro software) as well as appropriate industry references.
• Consult Team Lead and / or Director of Quality & Clinical Outcomes and work out difficult codes and coding problems as needed.
• Participate in continuous learning and education in ICD-10 coding, OASIS, Quality, and Plan of Care development as necessary. Monitor regulatory changes and communicate these changes to the Director of Quality & Clinical Outcomes.
• Meet or exceed minimum auditing and productivity scores for coding quality and compliance. Maintain quality of coding review with a score of 93% or greater on monthly and / or quarterly quality audits.
• Plan, prioritize, organize, and complete work to meet established objectives.
• Ensure the efficient and appropriate use of all company financial resources, including but not limited to arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services needed.
• Assist with a variety of special projects and other duties as needed.
• Adhere to federal, state, and agency regulations and policies to maintain confidentiality of patients and agency information per HIPAA requirements.
• Follow the Code of Conduct policy and submit all documentation in a timely manner according to agency policy.
• Attend in-service and education as required.

Qualifications :

Why Choose Pinnacle? :

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Only candidates whose qualifications closely align with the requirements of this role will be contacted.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!

About Pinnacle Home Care Inc. :

Pinnacle has 16 locations throughout Florida hiring for Healthcare Sales Professionals, Clinical Managers, RNs, LPNs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, OTs, OTAs and other Healthcare positions. If you don't see a role that meets your skill set on the job board, send us your resume directly to leadgeneration@pinnnaclehomecare.net

Please include your full name and location! We look forward to assisting you in exploring career opportunities with Pinnacle Home Care!

About Us :

Pinnacle Home Care, the largest home healthcare provider in Florida, has proudly served our communities for over two decades.

We are a team driven by a passion for home healthcare with an unwavering commitment to the well-being of our patients and their families. At Pinnacle, we foster a forward-thinking, collaborative workplace culture. This has earned us multiple recognitions including the Top Workplaces USA award – a testament to our focus on supporting and empowering our employees.

We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide support to more than 10,000 patients across our service areas. We strive to help seniors thrive, not only under our care, but long after our services are complete.

At Pinnacle, we are proud to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day. Join us in our mission to deliver compassionate healthcare where it matters most – at home.