CERTIFIED CODER/ABSTRACTOR - HEALTH INFORMTION MGT - FT -REMOTE

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What You Should Know About the Certified Coder/Abstractor:

• Typical Hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• This position is based within Jefferson Regional Health Information Management 

Job Summary:

The Certified Coder/ Abstractor is responsible for analyzing patient records and assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and industry best practices.

Certified Coder Abstractor Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Healthcare, Healthcare Information Management or Administration, or other related field preferred.
• One or more of the following:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
  • Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Completion of a credentialed Coding/Abstractor education program required.
• Minimum Requirements: 
  • Excellent reading comprehension
  • Excellent communication skills, written/verbal
  • Ability to be flexible with regulator/payer changes
  • Must be capable of working independently and able to complete all tasks correctly and completely with minimal supervision
  • Competent with computers and able to learn and adapt to software implementations, changes, or any other updates that require a pivot in daily workflow
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting

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.