Coding Technician

Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) isseeking a Coding Technician to join the Hospital Coding Department- someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve. Status: Full-Time Work Shift: Days Hours:8am-4:30pm This position is hybrid with some hours required on site for training and meetings. What Your Day Looks Like: The Hospital Coding Department provides accurate coding, per industry guidelines, in a timely manner to support billing and collections. As a Coding Technician, you will be: Codingfinal diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient admission, using the current ICD-9-CM coding classification system workbooks and other accumulated material guidelines from regulatory agencies. Performingabstracting procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient records within three (3) days of service date or patient discharge. Maintainingcompetence in computer applications,including Encoder, Grouper, and other software/hardware equipment related to coding. MaintainingCodingproductivity average at targeted levels. Maintaining open communication with the Coding Manager to relay documentation and/or coding issues impacting timely coding of assigned clinics Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent degree; completion of a nationally-recognized coding program (AAPC or AHIMA) Experience: 3 years of related coding experience preferred Skills: Organization, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi-task Licensure/Certification: Must have AHIMA (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT) or AAPC (CCP, COC) to be considered for the position Physical: Ability to work at a computer 100% of the day *Residence: Only candidates living within the surrounding 8-county service area will be considered as this position requires some travel to worksite for meetings and trainings.* Benefits That Support You Competitive wages,annual merit increases, employee wellness program Why CMH? CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six long‑term care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walk‑in clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, andmore— all grounded in exceptional,community‑focusedhealthcare. CMH is a three-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award 2025 Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee andbeinghonoredinthe Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in Southwest Missouri Follow us on Facebook todiscover more aboutlifeat CMH— the people, the culture, and thework that matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr Citizens Memorial Hospital