Medical Coder Full Time Three Positions

Description

Position Details

Certified Medical Records Coder Full-time 40 hours/week Monday-Friday Set schedule
Non-Exempt Hourly Union Onsite. Remote or Hybrid possible for right candidate. Must be able to travel to Lakeview Oregon up to 6 times per year.

Position Summary:
Provides coding for inpatient and/or outpatient medical records with the ICD-10CM ICD-10-PCS CPT and HCPCS classifications systems to ensure accurate complete and consistent coding for quality data.

Requirements

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent and formal advanced training in coding.

Licensure:

Professional Coder Certification from National accredited course preferred. Certification must be obtained within six months of hire date.

Experience:

Previous experience in ICD-10CM ICD-10-PCS CPT and HCPCS coding preferred. Must be knowledgeable in Medicare Medicaid and various third-party payers regarding admission and billing rules.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be efficient and knowledgeable in all phases of hospital rules and regulations and follow hospital policy.

Computer skills required. Able to work with people in a tactful diplomatic and professional manner. Able to remain pleasant and patient. Must possess professional telephone skills. Ability to follow directions grasp new ideas and accept change. Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers. Reliable. Ability to do more than one task well. Ability to respond to criticism in an adult manner. Acceptance of responsibility.

Employment Requirements:

To apply please fill out an application attach a cover letter and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veterans preference you must submit a DD214 Certificate of Release from Active Duty which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veterans preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation you will not receive veterans preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veterans preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet) plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race age religion color sex national origin physical or mental disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local state and federal regulations will be observed.

Required Experience:

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