CERTIFIED CODER - ONCOLOGY CLINIC - TEMPORARY

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What You Should Know About the Certified Coder- Clinic:

• Monday- Friday: Typical hours 8:00- 4:30. No weekends or call.
• This position is based within Jefferson Regional Practice Management Clinics. Please refer to job posting on which practice management clinic this position is referring to. 

Job Summary:

A Certified Coder within Practice Network is responsible for assigning medical codes to patient records to ensure proper healthcare billing and reimbursement by using coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT to accurately assign codes.

 Certified Coder-Clinic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Completion of a credentialed Coding education program required. 
• Technical Diploma: Medical Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or other related field preferred. 
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Advanced knowledge of insurance or coding terminology such as ICD-10, CPT, diagnosis, HCC, HCPCS, modifiers, documentation, medical necessity, etc.
• Advanced computer, phone, email including experience with MS office products
• Good knowledge of healthcare regulations, particularly in the areas of CMS.
• Is eager to learn and is willing to take instruction and feedback.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to multi-task
• Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Able to listen actively and convey information in a stressful situation with tact and compassion
• Minimum of 1 year prior work experience in ICD -10 coding, risk adjustment coding, HCPCS coding or DRG coding. Surgery or Family Practice coding a plus.
• Chart audit experience preferred
• Teaching/training experience in coding preferred

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Matching Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth
• And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.