Health Information Coder / Abstractor - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time, 40, Day)

RESPONSIBILITIES A $5,000 Sign-On bonus is available to external candidates only in exchange for a two (2) year employment commitment. I. JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES : - Ensures consistent and accurate coding of patient accounts through a thorough review of conditions and procedures as documented by qualified health care providers in the medical record. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : - Seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity. - Frequent : sitting. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : - Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE : - Current certification in one (1) of the following : o Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). o Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and three (3) years of acute care facility coding experience. - Coursework and / or demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, body systems / anatomy, pathophysiology, surgeries / treatments, and pharmacology. B. EXPERIENCE : - Two (2) years experience in coding / abstracting. - Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding. - Knowledge of HIPAA and other compliance regulations pertaining to handling patient records. - Familiarity with using and navigating electronic health records and computer-assisted coding software. - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet