Certified Medical Coder - Hospital

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Position Summary : The Hospital Medical Coder , meticulously analyses patient chart documentation and translates the extracted information into standardized medical codes for the facility component. This role needs to be detailed oriented and knowledgeable of coding guidelines.

Position details

Status

Full-Time

Shift

Days

FTE / Hours

1.0 / 40

Schedule

Mon - Fri : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Position Requirements

Education : High School Diploma or GED required.

Licensure : N / A

Certification : Current / active Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required.

Experience : 2+ years' experience actively coding preferred. Experience in an Orthopedic environment preferred.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency in facility, ICD 10 PCS and Surgery required.
• Knowledge in working with Cerner is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals and team members.
• Efficiently manage workload to meet coding deadlines and organizational productivity standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Essential Job Functions

Physical requirements : This position is classified as Sedentary Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally) up to (33% of the time) and / or a negligible amount of force frequently (33%-66% of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.