Sr Coder - Per Diem

UHS • Temecula, CA

98d

About The Position

Southwest Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem Inpatient Coder (Sr Coder) who collaborates with staff across the Region. This position is fully remote and responsible for: Inpatient records are charged/coded in accordance to established Coding guidelines and regulations. Assist with other areas of coding as needed. Collaborates with Health Information Management (HIM) Leadership, as needed, to review charts for performance improvement initiatives and assists with the resolution of coding issues.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited College or University in Health Information Management preferred.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in coding related functions with proficiency in inpatient coding required.
• Acute care experience required.
• Current Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate (RHIA) or a current Registered Health Information Technician Certificate (RHIT) required, or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
• Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, including disease processes.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of current ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of OSHPD requirements for Inpatient reporting.
• Proficiency in the use of all applicable software, including the abstracting system 3M HDM product(s) and Nuance CD One.
• Demonstrates familiarity with patient medical records.
• Demonstrates ability to perform under pressure, meet frequent deadlines, and tight schedules.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Demonstrates effective communication with all customers (i.e. medical staff, hospital staff, patients, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to maintain positive relationships and courteous interactions with hospital staff, medical staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Charge/code inpatient records in accordance with established Coding guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with other areas of coding as needed.
• Collaborate with Health Information Management (HIM) Leadership to review charts for performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the resolution of coding issues.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees