Coding Representative Medical I
Clifton, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
Coding Representative - Medical I - Monday to Friday 7:00AM 3:30PM Central
Pay range: $23.48 - $27/hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Performs various clerical functions as requested by the manager or senior analysts.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs various clerical functions as requested by the supervisor or group lead
- Responsibilities include applying CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes by translating dictated pathology reports in a timely and accurate manner
- Responds to accounts receivable department when coding discrepancies need reviewed due to payor denials
- Effectively communicates with superiors peers billing reps and others as appropriate on regular basis assuring proper flow of information
- Understand and follow all department and company SOPs
- Perform special projects assigned by the manager
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted AAPC CPC license
- 2 years of experience in medical coding
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of related work in billing or laboratory testing preferred
Soft Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently and on a team
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
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