Medical Coder - Full Time - Three Positions

Lake Health District • Lakeview, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Details Certified Medical Records Coder, Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, Set schedule Non-Exempt, Hourly, Union, Onsite. Remote or Hybrid possible for right candidate. Must be able to travel to Lakeview Oregon up to 6 times per year. Position Summary : Provides coding for inpatient and/or outpatient medical records with the ICD-10CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems to ensure accurate, complete and consistent coding for quality data.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and formal advanced training in coding.
• Professional Coder Certification from National accredited course preferred. Certification must be obtained within six months of hire date.
• Previous experience in ICD-10CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in Medicare, Medicaid, and various third-party payers regarding admission and billing rules.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Must be efficient and knowledgeable in all phases of hospital rules and regulations and follow hospital policy.
• Computer skills required.
• Able to work with people in a tactful, diplomatic and professional manner.
• Able to remain pleasant and patient.
• Must possess professional telephone skills.
• Ability to follow directions, grasp new ideas, and accept change.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers.
• Reliable.
• Ability to do more than one task well.
• Ability to respond to criticism in an adult manner.
• Acceptance of responsibility.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Coder Certification from National accredited course preferred.
• Previous experience in ICD-10CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides coding for inpatient and/or outpatient medical records with the ICD-10CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems to ensure accurate, complete and consistent coding for quality data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees