[Hiring] Inpatient Coder I @BJC HealthCare

Role Description

BJC is hiring for an Inpatient I Coder position. This is an entry level role.

• Must have one of the following certifications: CCS or CCA or RHIA or RHIT
• Remote eligible states:
  • Alabama
  • Kentucky
  • Oklahoma
  • Arkansas
  • Louisiana
  • South Carolina
  • Florida
  • Mississippi
  • Tennessee
  • Georgia
  • Texas
  • Indiana
  • North Carolina
  • Wisconsin
  • Iowa
  • Ohio

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise: CCS or CCA or RHIA or RHIT

Requirements

• No Experience
• No Supervisor Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstracts data elements as required.
• Stays current of all changes in coding conventions, regulatory guidelines, code updates and BJC coding guidance.
• Thoroughly reviews and analyzes patient encounters for compliant coding. Queries provider for clarification or additional information as required.
• Accurately assigns codes in a timely manner. Interprets, assesses and evaluates provider documentation for appropriate DRG assignment.
• Effectively collaborates with leadership, colleagues and customers (CDI, HIM Operations, and other departments) as appropriate to ensure the integrity of the medical record and coding compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance