CERTIFIED CODER - ONCOLOGY CLINIC - TEMPORARY at Jefferson Regional Med Ctr

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical coding, ICD-10-CM, CPT, Medical terminology, Anatomy and physiology, Insurance terminology, HCC, HCPCS, Medical necessity, MS Office, Healthcare regulations, CMS, Chart auditing, Risk adjustment coding, DRG coding

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

https://www.livebinders.com/b/3569203?tabid=8cd9721d-3f97-b2c4-26cf-05ac9cb419ca [https://www.livebinders.com/b/3569203?tabid=8cd9721d-3f97-b2c4-26cf-05ac9cb419ca] What You Should Know About the Certified Coder- Clinic: * Monday- Friday: Typical hours 8:00- 4:30. No weekends or call. * This position is based within Jefferson Regional Practice Management Clinics. Please refer to job posting on which practice management clinic this position is referring to. Job Summary: A Certified Coder within Practice Network is responsible for assigning medical codes to patient records to ensure proper healthcare billing and reimbursement by using coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT to accurately assign codes. Certified Coder-Clinic Qualifications: * High School diploma or equivalent required. * Completion of a credentialed Coding education program required. * Technical Diploma: Medical Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or other related field preferred. * Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology * Advanced knowledge of insurance or coding terminology such as ICD-10, CPT, diagnosis, HCC, HCPCS, modifiers, documentation, medical necessity, etc. * Advanced computer, phone, email including experience with MS office products * Good knowledge of healthcare regulations, particularly in the areas of CMS. * Is eager to learn and is willing to take instruction and feedback. * Good communication skills, both verbal and written * Able to multi-task * Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment * Able to listen actively and convey information in a stressful situation with tact and compassion * Minimum of 1 year prior work experience in ICD -10 coding, risk adjustment coding, HCPCS coding or DRG coding. Surgery or Family Practice coding a plus. * Chart audit experience preferred * Teaching/training experience in coding preferred Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer: * Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Short- & Long-Term Disability * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off * Matching Retirement Plans * Tuition Reimbursement * Career growth * And much, much, more! Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Responsibilities

The Certified Coder is responsible for assigning accurate medical codes to patient records using systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT. This role ensures proper healthcare billing and reimbursement within the practice network.