Medical Coder, Oncology

Medical Oncology Coder

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the Divine Providence Campus in Williamsport is currently hiring a full-time Medical Oncology Coder. This position offers a consistent day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated oncology team and contribute to accurate, compliant coding that supports high-quality patient care.

This position requires candidate to be a Certified Professional Coder (CPC).

This is a hybrid position. The initial phase of employment will require on-site work at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA for several months. After this period, mandatory attendance for monthly meetings and other required on-site sessions will continue. Ideally, the candidate will work minimum one day per week in the office at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, with the remaining time remote.

Responsibilities

• Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear to ensure accurate code assignment.
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Track and report daily volumes and gross revenues.
• Demonstrate SH Service Excellence behaviors—greet patients warmly, treat everyone with respect and dignity, and embody the principles of C.A.R.E.2.
• Perform financial billing for professional, facility, and infusion services.
• Assign and sequence infusion codes according to guidelines from the American Hospital Association and American Medical Association.
• Review records and provide codes to support medical necessity for specific tests as requested by Finance.
• Research pre-bill reports to correct or complete encounters and identify trends affecting billing completion.
• Add appropriate billing codes to the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Take ownership of personal development and continuing education.
• Audit EMR entries to ensure all charges are accurately captured.
• Apply evidence-based practices to ensure quality and safety in daily work.
• Identify and report inefficiencies, unsafe conditions, or potential errors.
• Encourage patient and family involvement in safety-related processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to uphold high standards of quality and safety.
• Report serious events or incidents in accordance with policy.

Education and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: 1 year of experience with Physician CPT and ICD-9 coding strongly preferred
• Hematology and Oncology coding experience preferred
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – Required
• Act 34 Clearance – Required UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans.