$10,000 sign on bonus!

Remote - MA, CT, RI, WY, NM, GA

Responsible for collecting, coding and recording accurate and complete patient care data from inpatient discharges to assure optimum and timely financial reimbursement and statistical reporting. Applies knowledge of specialized information specific to coding and medical terminology commensurate with coding guidelines.

Reports to: HIM Manager

Manages: N/A

Education/Training:

• Associate’s degree required or
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Licenses/Certification:

• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) and CCS or
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and CCS (Certified Coding Specialist).

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience coding inpatient records.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as warranted and appropriate.
• Proficiency in technology usage, including 3M encoder.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of disease processes and medical terminology.
• Remains current with reading and applying ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA’s Coding Clinic.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems, guidelines, and conventions.
• Organized, flexible, highly motivated, capable of keeping abreast of constantly changing regulations and guidelines, insurance billing requirements, annual coding updates and internal data needs; general knowledge of medical record department functions, organization of the medical record as a clinical, legal and financial document; ability to interact with co-workers and physicians to resolve MS-DRG, APR-DRG, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, documentation and work-flow issues.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in Cerner is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA: Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS: Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.