MEDICAL RECORDS CODER

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Care for our community, and your career. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) acceptable. High School graduate or equivalent required. College level medical terminology course or knowledge of medical terminology through work experience required. College level Anatomy and Physiology course required Anatomy and Physiology course may be pursued during first year of employment. Two years Coding experience in the acute care setting required with acquisition of RHIT or CCS within 3 years from date of hire. Maintenance of Continuing Education (CE) hours in Coding or Coding-related topics as approved by Director/Medical Records annually. Completion of Continuing Education Tracking Form annually for 1/1 - 12/31 credentialing period. Proficiency with Coding/Abstracting and grouper software, file maintenance routines helpful. Demonstrates PC and report proficiency. Additional knowledge of Record Locator application. Ability to research coding issues in AHA Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and other available resources such as the Medical Library. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America) Position Hours: 40 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Please call our Recruitment Hotline at: 315-779-5236. Talk with our Human Resources Professionals about current opportunities within the Samaritan Health System. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan. In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.

Requirements

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) acceptable.
High School graduate or equivalent required.
College level medical terminology course or knowledge of medical terminology through work experience required.
College level Anatomy and Physiology course required.
Two years Coding experience in the acute care setting required.
Proficiency with Coding/Abstracting and grouper software.
Demonstrates PC and report proficiency.
Additional knowledge of Record Locator application.
Ability to research coding issues in AHA Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and other available resources such as the Medical Library.

Nice To Haves

Anatomy and Physiology course may be pursued during first year of employment.
acquisition of RHIT or CCS within 3 years from date of hire.
file maintenance routines helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintenance of Continuing Education (CE) hours in Coding or Coding-related topics as approved by Director/Medical Records annually.
Completion of Continuing Education Tracking Form annually for 1/1 - 12/31 credentialing period.