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

Certified Coder/Abstractor

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.

Typical Hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

This position is based within Jefferson Regional Health Information Management.

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.