Sr Coder - Per Diem

Uhs•Temecula, CA

23d•Remote

About The Position

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 7,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community. Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and several non-hospital access points, including: Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, A+ Urgent Care Centers, Apex Heart Specialists, and Riverside Medical Clinics. We've won various awards throughout our region and focus on career development and promotion. The people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you're in the right place! For more information on how to join our dynamic team, please visit our website at www.swhealthcaresystem.com . Job Summary: 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.
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). All certificates are accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
Demonstrates compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times.
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), Federal and State statute, as it related to proper and improper releases.
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 with working knowledge of DRG, APC and diagnosis sequencing concepts.
Demonstrates knowledge of OSHPD requirements for Inpatient reporting.
Proficiency in the use of all applicable software, which includes 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.) regardless of communication method.
Utilizes principles of AIDET for framework of conservations.
Demonstrates ability to maintain positive relationships and courteous interactions with hospital staff, medical staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in Health Information Management preferred.

Responsibilities

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.