[Hiring] Medical Coder @Ascension

Role Description

Your future role at a glance:

• Location: Tulsa, OK | Remote
• Facility: AMG South Harvard
• Department: Revenue Cycle Patient Accounting
• Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role:

• Translates complex clinical data into precise medical codes, expertly abstracting patient records to assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes for accurate APC and DRG classifications.
• Maintains peak operational excellence by consistently achieving top-tier productivity and quality benchmarks while strictly adhering to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and official guidelines.
• Fosters collaborative clinical relationships by proactively querying physicians to resolve ambiguous documentation, ensuring maximum coding clarity and accurate reimbursement reporting.
• Drives organizational compliance and continuous learning, staying at the forefront of changing regulatory requirements while leading internal chart audits and educational sessions for physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration
• Required Credential(s): None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
• Reg Health Info Admnstr.
• Reg Health Info Tech.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more