Job Description

Nature & Scope: Positional Overview

Are you a detail-oriented certified medical coder with a passion for patient care? Join our client’s dynamic healthcare team where you’ll assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for ancillary services including but not limited to Primary Care, Radiology, Laboratory medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Gerontology, Physical and Occupational Therapy for the purpose of accurate reimbursement, research, and compliance with all applicable regulations. If you’re ready to lead a high-impact process and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you! This role offers an exciting hiring/retention bonus of $10,000 distributed over 3 years ($500 6 months, $1500 1 yr., $3000 2 yr., $5000 3 yr.)

Educational Requirements:

• A graduate of a Certified Health Information Technology or Certified Medical Coder, with certification by the American Health Information Management Association or the American Academy of Professional Coders (CCS, CCS-P, CPC or COC, not in apprenticeship status)
• Candidates are required to take and successfully pass a coding test
• Certification as an RHIA or RHIT is desirable but not required
• An RHIA or RHIT eligible candidate would be considered if enrolled in a HIT or HIM program and has completed coding, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology
• Successful certification within one (1) year of date of hire (AHIMA or AAPC)

Experience Requirements:

• Experience with electronic health records (HER) or practice management systems preferred
• Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA/ AAPC continuing education requirements
• Previous outpatient coding or physician office coding experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Must possess good communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships and to work productively with all levels of personnel including Clinicians and staff

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