[Hiring] Coder II @Hunt Regional Healthcare

Role Description

This position is responsible for accurately coding accounts from at least one main outpatient work type (Observation, Same Day Surgery, and/or ER) as well as assisting with the coding of other outpatient work types as needed. All accounts should be completed within three (3) days following discharge.

Qualifications

• Completion of college level course work in Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.
• A minimum of two (2) years coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• CCA credentials (Certified Coding Associate) or CPC credentials (Certified Professional Coder).
• Preferred: CCS credentials (Certified Coding Specialist -- Hospital based).
• Preferred: RHIT or RHIA credentials.
• Minimum education level of Associates Degree.

Requirements

• Will work remotely from home; must reside in the state of Texas.
• Must be able to work in a virtual setting.
• Primarily sedentary work reviewing records and keying information using a computer monitor and keyboard.
• Quiet surrounding with adequate lighting.

Benefits

• Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence based solutions.
• Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA -- Plan, Do, Check, Act).
• Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities to continually build skills.
• Understands and abides by all safety regulations.

Company Description

• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers.
• Uses telephone and elevator etiquette.
• Acts as an employee ambassador.
• Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization.
• Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.