Coding Technician

Citizens Memorial • Bolivar, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Citizens Memorial Hospital is hiring a Coding Technician for its Hospital Coding Department. The department provides accurate, timely coding according to industry guidelines to support billing and collections. This is a full-time, hybrid position with some on-site hours required for training and meetings. The work shift is days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates must live within the surrounding eight-county service area because the role requires some travel to the worksite for meetings and training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a nationally recognized coding program through AAPC or AHIMA.
• Must hold an AHIMA credential (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, or RHIT) or an AAPC credential (CCP or COC) to be considered.
• Ability to work at a computer throughout the workday.
• Must live within the surrounding eight-county service area due to required travel to the worksite for meetings and training.
• Organization skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of related coding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code final diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient admissions using the current ICD-9-CM coding classification system, workbooks, and regulatory-agency guidelines.
• Complete abstracting procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient records within three days of the service date or patient discharge.
• Maintain competence in computer applications, including Encoder, Grouper, and other coding-related software and hardware.
• Maintain coding productivity at targeted levels.
• Communicate with the Coding Manager about documentation or coding issues that affect timely coding for assigned clinics.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Annual merit increases.
• Employee wellness program.
• Comprehensive benefits are referenced on the CMH benefits page, but specific additional benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED