Providence Health & Services

Coder and Senior Coder *Remote*

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PayCompetitive
LocationEverett/Washington
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 358297

      This is a combined posting for a Coder and Senior Coder. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these two positions, we encourage you to apply.

      Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

      The Coder Abstractor is responsible for the coding/abstracting of acute care services. This may include inpatient, outpatient surgery and/or other outpatient services, and/or ED encounters (including charging related functions such as E/M levels & charges) in accordance with all regulatory requirements, official, authoritative coding sources (e.g., official coding guidelines), and all facility requirements.

      The Coder Abstractor II is responsible for the coding/abstracting of acute care services, which may include inpatient, outpatient surgery and/or other outpatient services, and/or ED encounters (including charging-related functions such as E/M levels & charges) in accordance with all regulatory requirements, official, authoritative coding sources (e.g., official coding guidelines), and all facility requirements.

      Providence Regional Medical Center Everett received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row.

      Coder:

      Required Qualifications:

      • Upon hire: Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders
      • Upon hire: Certification from American Health Information Management Association

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Coursework/Training: Graduate of an AHIMA accredited Health Information Technology or Health Information Management program or self-study course and a passing score on the national certification examination for RHIA or RHIT
      • 1 year hospital based HIM Department background/experience or experience through practicum of an AHIMA accredited Health Information Technology or Health Information Management program
      • 1 year successful hospital based coding experience

      Senior Coder:

      Required Qualifications:

      • Associate's Degree and/or higher degree in a healthcare related program
      • Upon hire: National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders, or
      • Upon hire: National Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association, or
      • Upon hire: National Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association, or
      • Upon hire: National Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - American Health Information Management Association, or
      • Upon hire: National Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner - American Health Information Management Association, or
      • Upon hire: National Certified Health Data Analyst - American Health Information Management Association, or
      • Upon hire: National Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association, or
      • Upon hire: National Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association
      • 1 year acute hospital based coding experience – inpatient, ED, or ASU.

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Associate's Degree in a program related to Health Information Management or Health Information Technology
      • Coursework/Training: Graduate of an AHIMA accredited Health Information Technology or Health Information Management program or self-study course
      • Upon hire: A passing score on the national certification examination for RHIA or RHIT
      • Upon hire: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association
      • Upon hire: CPC-H
      • 1 year hospital based HIM department background experience or experience through practicum of an AHIMA accredited Health Information Technology or Health Information Management program

      Salary Range By Location:

      Coder, Everett (Everett, WA) Min: $28.69 – 49.42

      Senior Coder, Everett (Everett, WA) Min: $29.88 – 51.53

      Why Join Providence?

      Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

  • About the company

      Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit, Catholic health care system operating multiple hospitals across seven states, with headquarters in Renton, Washington. The Providence affiliate family includes: Covenant Health, Facey Medical Group, Kadlec, Pacific Medical Centers and Swedish Health Services.