Medical Coding Specialist I

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Rockford, IL

6h•Remote

About The Position

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, 8-4:30 pm CST. Remote position. Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice Qualifications UW Northern Illinois benefits

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and a graduate of or currently enrolled in a Medical Coding Program. In lieu of a Medical Coding education, an active coding certification is required.
Associate degree in a healthcare related field.
Certification as Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder Apprentice (COC-A), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), or a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) within one year of hire.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).