Coder III

Job Brief

1 Opening

Pay Range: CODER III - $37.92 to $60.68

Your Work Here Matters. Your Career Here Thrives.

Imagine coming to work every day knowing that what you do genuinely changes lives. At Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital , that's not just a tagline - it's the reality for every member of our team.

We're not just a hospital. We're the heartbeat of the Santa Clarita Valley - a 357-bed, not-for-profit Level II Trauma Center that has been a trusted pillar of this community since 1975. And we're looking for passionate, driven professionals who want to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Where Clinical Excellence Meets Cutting-Edge Care

Here, you'll work alongside an award-winning team delivering some of the most advanced medical services in the region, including:

• Comprehensive heart and vascular care
• Advanced stroke treatment
• Cancer care in partnership with Keck Medicine of USC
• Women's imaging and breast health services
• Emergency and trauma care
• Cardiac rehabilitation and wellness programs

As a key part of Los Angeles County's STEMI receiving network , we provide lifesaving cardiac intervention through our state-of-the-art Roberta G. Veloz Cardiac Cath Lab . We continuously invest in the latest technology and innovation - which means you'll always be working at the forefront of modern medicine.

A Culture You'll Be Proud to Be Part Of

Our vision - To Be the Most Patient-Centric Hospital Anywhere - drives everything we do. But it's our people who make that vision a reality. Physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers come together here in a culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and excellence .

When you join Henry Mayo, you're not just accepting a job offer. You're joining a family that genuinely cares - about our patients, our community, and you .

Located in Beautiful Valencia, California

Nestled in the vibrant Santa Clarita Valley, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside of work - with top-rated schools, scenic surroundings, and a welcoming community that generations of families proudly call home.

Ready to make your mark? Join the team that's been setting the standard for compassionate, innovative healthcare for nearly 50 years. Your next great chapter starts here.

Job Summary Coder III

The Coder III is responsible for analyzing medical records for completion by Medical Staff, clinical or ancillary department; performing coding and abstracting functions; efficiently navigate the electronic medical record to find patient information required for coding; and accurately abstract medical records for quality assessment screens.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT
• Understanding of UHDDS
• Computerized medical records coding and abstracting experience - at least one year.
• Experience analyzing and manipulating data from medical records coding and abstracts. Knowledge of APCs, E&M coding, Modifier usage.
• Ability to utilize encoder at advanced level
• Ability to utilize computer to maintain current status of coding process
• Ability to code advanced level inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Department records

Licensure and Certification:

• CCS required
• RHIT or RHIA strongly preferred

Education:

• Associate Degree in Health Information Technology or Information Technology or equivalent is minimum requirement
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• AHIMA approved coding program or equivalent with documentation of successful completion.

Experience:

• Acute hospital experience in an acute care hospital, with three years of inpatient and outpatient coding experience utilizing automated encoder.