Professional Coder

AAPC • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience for physician practices, with various surgical specialties as well as E/M. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, and extremely driven. The ideal candidate will possess the following: Minimum 5 years of coding experience Extensive coding in multiple specialties including: all primary care specialties, ENT, cardiology, GYN, rheumatology, urology, endocrinology, and orthopedics, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude Sound knowledge of medical terminology Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet) Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency Excellent customer service skills Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic Athena experience preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience
• Extensive coding in multiple specialties including: all primary care specialties, ENT, cardiology, GYN, rheumatology, urology, endocrinology, and orthopedics, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
• Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic
• CPC or CCS-P required

Nice To Haves

• Athena experience preferred
• CPMA, CEMC preferred
• COSC, CPCD, CEDC, CGIC, CGSG, CANPC, CAHONC, CIRCC, COBGC, COPC preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
• Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
• Meet and maintain department production and quality standards

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Remote/virtual-office consideration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed