[Hiring] Coder I @Texas Health Resources

Role Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a top-notch healthcare company? We are looking for qualified Coders like you to join our Texas Health Family.

Work location: Remote

Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

HIMS Coding Department Highlights:

• 100% remote work
• Flexible hours/scheduling
• Terrific work/life balance

APPROVED REMOTE WORK STATES

• AR
• FL
• MO
• NC
• OK
• TN
• TX
• UT

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent General Studies (REQUIRED)
• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent with completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization (i.e., AAPC, AHIMA) - Must provide proof of PPE/internship hours (REQUIRED)
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology - Must provide proof of PPE/internship hours (REQUIRED)
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Administration - Must provide proof of PPE/internship hours (REQUIRED)

Requirements

• 1 Year if H.S. Diploma - 1 year experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding required (REQUIRED)
• If completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA - no experience required (REQUIRED)
• Licenses and Certifications:
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate (12 Months) (REQUIRED)
• COC - Certified Outpatient Coder (12 Months) (REQUIRED)
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician (12 Months) (REQUIRED)
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder (12 Months) (REQUIRED)
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (12 Months) (REQUIRED)
• Skills:
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code assignment.
• Accurately distinguishes between symptoms and a true diagnosis.
• Applies knowledge of ICD 10-CM and CPT Procedure Guidelines for simple procedures.
• Able to read and interpret health record documentation relevant to coding, typically provided by a single provider.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in coding.
• Basic knowledge of automated encoding system and computer assisted coding methods.
• General knowledge of EHRs (electronic health record systems).
• Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic to arrive at basic coding assignment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word).

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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• Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected].