[Hiring] Coding Externship @PAM Health Corp Business Office

Role Description

This position has responsibility for performing coding and abstracting of both inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding rules, guidelines, and conventions following hospital and PAM Health system procedures. The ICD-10-CM codes will accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness.

Coding Externship will be 90 days in length Monday through Friday for 8 hours a day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Coding, medical terminology, Anatomy/Physiology courses preferred.
• Certification as one of the following is preferred:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)
  • Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
  • Certified Coding Associate required (CCA)
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with ICD-9-CM coding background
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with ICD-9-CM coding background
• Experience as a Coder and currently pursuing any of the above listed credentials will be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a coder is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM / CPT coding skill, disease processes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and laboratory terminology in order to code accurately.
• Ability to stay abreast of coding changes/ICD-10-CM Official Conventions along with Official ICD-9-CM / CPT Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Ability to assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis/procedure codes according to the International Classification of Diseases utilizing the 3M coding application.
• Familiarity with the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) preferred.
• Must possess accurate data entry skills and computer skills.
• Must possess ability to communicate with customers, families, staff, management, physicians and general public.
• Must be able to follow directions accurately and timely, produce quality and quantity work of repetitive tasks and have preference for orderly, detail-oriented duties.
• Must have understanding of HIPAA regulations.
• Must exercise initiative and concise decision-making, organize work independently, and be willing to work with physicians and other hospital staff, and promote a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with TJC and State regulations along with legal aspects of the medical record.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial service
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
• Life and Disability insurance benefits
• Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
• Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
• Personal Travel Discounts
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
• Generous Paid Benefit Time