Sr Coder - Per Diem
- Temecula, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- High School Graduate or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree from an accredited College or University in Health Information Management preferred.
- 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.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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