Coder

Job Description

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Medical Records Director, assists in the maintenance of adequate health information systems in compliance with all applicable laws, standards and policies. The Coder accurately and thoroughly codes discharged patient medical records with the most recent addition of the Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) code based on the documentation present within the medical record. The Coder assists in maintaining accurate patient databases, answers the departmental telephone and assists internal and external callers as required. The Coder demonstrates the consistent ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize the “minimum necessary” rule.

Part Time benefit options include :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Education :

Minimum of a high school diploma. Graduate of an accredited college program with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Record Information or related area preferred.

Experience :

One (1) year experience in Medical Records / Health Information Management preferred.

License / Certification :

RHIA / RHIT preferred; CCA or CCS required.

Physical requirements :

Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is rated light work when it requires : (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

Grasping; Speaking; Hearing; Computer use; Visual acuity (color, depth perception, field of vision); Sitting; Standing; Walking; Pushing; Pulling; Stooping; Reaching; Twisting; Crouching;

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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