[Hiring] CERTIFIED CODER/ABSTRACTOR - HEALTH INFORMTION MGT @Jefferson Regional Med Ctr

Role Description

The Certified Coder/ Abstractor is responsible for analyzing patient records and assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and industry best practices.

Typical Hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

This position is based within Jefferson Regional Health Information Management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Healthcare, Healthcare Information Management or Administration, or other related field preferred.
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
  • Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Completion of a credentialed Coding/Abstractor education program required.

Requirements

• Excellent reading comprehension.
• Excellent communication skills, written/verbal.
• Ability to be flexible with regulator/payer changes.
• Must be capable of working independently and able to complete all tasks correctly and completely with minimal supervision.
• Competent with computers and able to learn and adapt to software implementations, changes, or any other updates that require a pivot in daily workflow.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting.

Benefits

• 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!

Company Description

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.