Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient

Job Title

Medical Coding Specialist

Job Description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day shift role, Monday - Friday 7am - 3 pm Central. You will work remote.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education. In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required. Required Graduate of a Health Information Technology program. Preferred

Work Experience

• Two years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience. Required
• Two or more years of inpatient facility coding experience in an Academic Medical Center and/or Level 1 Trauma Center. Preferred

Licensure and Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC). Required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) AND Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.