Certified Medical Coder

Your Future Role At A GlanceLocation: Tulsa, OK (on-site)Facility: Ascension Medical Group - South HarvardDepartment: Revenue Cycle ManagementSchedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00pLife At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets OpportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Benefits That Help You ThriveComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreHow You'll Make An Impact In This RoleTransform patient records into accurate care stories by evaluating clinical charts and applying precise diagnostic and procedural codes, directly driving accurate reimbursement and flawless claims processing.Bridge clinical care and financial integrity by identifying complex diagnoses and procedures, ensuring every aspect of patient care is properly captured and billed.Collaborate directly with physicians to clarify ambiguous documentation, fostering open communication that elevates health record quality and protects compliance standards.Champion coding accuracy and team growth through regular chart audits and continuous clinical education for both providers and peers.Uphold industry excellence by maintaining high productivity and quality standards while strictly adhering to AHIMA ethical coding guidelines and regulatory updates.What Minimum Requirements You'll NeedLicensure / Certification / Registration:One or more of the following required:Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Coder obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateEducation:High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.What Additional Preferences We're SeekingPrevious coding experience preferredComfortable with coding different specialtiesMust live in Oklahoma as this job is on site.Equal employment opportunity employerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.