Coder, Inpatient, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: To accurately code and process medical records for Inpatient/SDC patients in a timely basis. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. CCS Required EXPERIENCE: One to two years Hospital coding experience required with knowledge of data quality measures, DRG's, Prospective Payment Systems and APC's. 3M Encoder experience preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS: Medical terminology required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and cooperatively within a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and in writing) and interact with customers to meet their needs. Ability to handle interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, make effective decisions. Ability to recognize and deal with problematic situations and to prioritize. Job Location The Valley Health System-Ridgewood Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $35.68 - $44.60 (per hour)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CCS Required
- One to two years Hospital coding experience required with knowledge of data quality measures, DRG's, Prospective Payment Systems and APC's.
- Medical terminology required.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively (oral and in writing) and interact with customers to meet their needs.
- Ability to handle interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
- Ability to set priorities, make effective decisions.
- Ability to recognize and deal with problematic situations and to prioritize.
Nice To Haves
- 3M Encoder experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- To accurately code and process medical records for Inpatient/SDC patients in a timely basis.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
