CODING SPECIALIST I

Mercy Medical Center•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Coding Specialist I Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED
Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field from an accredited two-year college or technical school, or Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Health Information Management or in a related field or have a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder – Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) designation.
Minimum of one year acute care facility coding experience.
One of the following certifications: RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator CCS: Certified Coding Specialist CCS-P: Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based CCA: Certified Coding Associate CPC-H: Certified Professional Coder – Hospital-based CPC: Certified Professional Coder
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel Microsoft Outlook Meditech (if applicable to position) Epic (if applicable to position) Performance Manager/NetLearning
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

ICD, CPT, and HCPCS Coding, encoder technology, knowledge of third party payer requirements helpful, Meditech familiarity is desirable.
Must be a self starter with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Identifies, reviews, interprets, codes, and abstracts clinical information from inpatient, observation, and in/our surgical records for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations and other agencies utilizing established coding principles and protocols.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
Voluntary Benefits
Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values