Coder Abstractor, Inpatient I (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS Required) - Remote

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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Eligible for 100% remote work from MA, RI, CT, GA, WY, NM

Sign on bonus: $10,000

Responsible for collecting, coding and recording accurate and complete patient care data from inpatient discharges to assure optimum and timely financial reimbursement and statistical reporting. Applies knowledge of specialized information specific to coding and medical terminology commensurate with coding guidelines.

Education/Training:

• Associates required with Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Approved Coding Course completion

Licenses/Certification:

•     RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health   Information Technician) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required 

 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

•   Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as warranted and appropriate
• Proficiency in technology usage, including 3M encoder.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of disease processes and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of ICD-10CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems, guidelines, and conventions. Familiarity with UHDDS definitions and Coding Clinic.
• Organized, flexible, highly motivated, capable of keeping abreast of constantly changing regulations and guidelines, insurance billing requirements, annual coding updates and internal data needs; general knowledge of medical record department functions, organization of the medical record as a clinical, legal and financial document; ability to interact with co-workers and physicians to resolve MS-DRG, APR-DRG, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, documentation and work-flow issues.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with Cerner a plus
• Minimum 2 years coding experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA: Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS: Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

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Salary Range: $26.69-$40.86

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Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.