Coding Associate 2

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Starting Wage: $24.80-$34.11 per hour, depending on experience 

PLEASE NOTE: This is a remote position. Candidates will be required to have reliable broadband internet and personal cell phone service. Remote work may include working day-to-day operations during Pacific Standard business hours or online training. Candidates must live within the United States, and due to our pay practices, we are not able to employ candidates living in some states.

Position Summary

The  Coding Associate 2  is primarily responsible for the coding and abstracting of ancillary/outpatient records, including ambulatory surgery and emergency room records pertaining to the patient's occasion of service. Standardized coding and classification systems, minimum data sets, data definitions, and terminology will be utilized to ensure data is uniformly defined, collected, and verified. Also provides assistance to authorized users to furnish aggregate data and information needed for education, statistical, managerial, reimbursement, and performance improvement activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in E/M coding and experience in taking documentation and assigning the initial and appropriate codes (not only validating codes).

Qualifications

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of ancillary/outpatient coding – providing the ability to code ambulatory surgery, observation, or ED, including CPT coding.

Required Certifications

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA or CCA-A) by AHIMA; or Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A) by AAPC; or a more advanced certification (RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician, RHIA: Registered Health Information Associate) is required upon start.
• In lieu of CCA or CPC, may qualify with higher-level coding education or the preferred certifications listed below (CCS, RHIT, or RHIA). CCS supersedes CCA, so CCA will lapse if CCS is obtained.

Required Certifications: one of the following is required

• CCA/CCP-A: Certified Coding Associate
• CPC/CPC-A: Certified Professional Coder
• CIC: Certified Inpatient Coder
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician
• RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator

Preferred  Certifications

• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist.
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician.
• RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to solve problems and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from documents.
• Ability to evaluate documentation in the medical record to determine principal and secondary diagnoses to be coded.
• Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner with all members of the health care team.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation. 
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.