[Hiring] Medical Risk Coder @Adobe Population Health

Role Description

In the Medical Risk Coder (MRC) position, you will be working with a close-knit team of professionals reviewing and accurately coding charts. The MRC must be a team player with quality communication skills and comfortability asking questions and seeking clarification. As the MRC, you must have access to a computer, be comfortable using coding books, and have experience with coding guidelines and using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, preferably, Salesforce.

To be considered for this MRC position, you must have a CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coding) certification and pass a basic coding assessment.

As an MRC, you will have flexible scheduling options and the ability to operate remotely from any of the following states:

• AL
• AZ
• CO
• FL
• IL
• IN
• KY
• LA
• MO
• NE
• NC
• NM
• NV
• NY
• OR
• TN
• TX
• UT
• VA
• WA
• WI
• WV
• WY

Qualifications

• Risk Adjustment experience.
• Ability to code using an ICD-10-CM codebook (without using an encoder).
• Strong clinical knowledge related to chronic illness diagnosis, treatment, and management.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 diagnosis coding guidelines.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Risk Adjustment coding are highly preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Certified coder certification (CRC, CPC) through AHIMA or AAPCA is REQUIRED.

Benefits

• Paid Orientation and Training
• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
• 401k Plan – 3% match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continued Education Support
• Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Paid Time Off (15 days)
• Paid Volunteer Hours

Character & Competencies

• Courage – To have the courage to do the right thing at the right time.
• Ownership – To take ownership of every issue you touch.
• Respect – To respect yourself, co-workers, and those whom you care.
• Excellence – To be excellent in all that you do.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Problem-Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Continually required to sit.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May occasionally lift and/or move more than 30 pounds.
• Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting 30 lbs., transporting materials, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use of hands, balancing, walking, standing, talking, hearing, and typing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

APH is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.