Inpatient Medical Coder-Remote work

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Coder processes patient data such as treatment records and related insurance information. The position includes day-to-day input, handling, and entering procedures, diagnostic codes for services rendered, and received insurance information. They are also tasked with coding a patient's diagnosis and requesting payment from the patient's insurance company. The candidate should possess high critical thinking skills, the ability to analyze and locate correct coding codes, and a refined judgment to handle them appropriately. The candidate must be able to work overtime hours as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior PC and keyboard knowledge is a mandatory requirement.
• Ability to type at a minimum of 40wpm with a 95% accuracy rate.
• One of the following certifications is required: RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, COC, CPC-H, CCS-P, or RCC.
• In-patient coding experience is required.
• Minimum of 1 year EPIC experience required.
• Mentoring experience preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

SKILLS & ABILITY

• Exceptional customer service skills consisting of verbal and written communication.
• Ability to converse and respond to common inquiries.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Individual solid work ethic possessing the ability to work within a team, highly driven, self-starter with the ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• The position continually requires demonstrated self-confidence, skill, and diplomacy.
• Communicate concisely and effectively verbally and written; proper grammar and telephone etiquette is required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Market competitive compensation program.
• Health, Gym discounts, Dental, Vision, Life, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, & More.
• Flexible hours.

The company extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Not Eligiblefor Work in Colorado or New York at this time.Remote work is available within 60 miles of the posted City/State Location.