Job Posting: Certified Medical Coder - Hospital

Location: Remote, must be local to Hawaii due to compliance

Pay Rate: $35hr to $38/hr, depending on experience level

Position Overview

We are seeking a Certified Medical Coder to join our team. This fully remote position offers the opportunity for contract-to-hire. The ideal candidate will perform coding duties in accordance with established regulations and coding conventions, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.

Education/License/Certification Requirements

• Required Certifications:

  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

  • Eligibility for Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

• Educational Background:

  • Completion of courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10, CPT coding conventions, and disease processes from an accredited program.

  • High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Experience:

  • 2+ years of continuous hospital coding/abstracting experience within the last 5 years.

• Skills:

  • Ability to understand clinical content of health records.

  • Effective communication skills to clarify diagnoses and procedures with physicians.

  • Proficient in meeting quantity and quality standards for Coders I (95% compliance rate).

  • Basic PC skills, including proficiency in Excel.

Duties

• Review medical records to accurately identify diagnoses and procedures.

• Organize and prioritize work to ensure timely coding that complies with regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of procedures concerning the sequencing of diagnoses and procedures, as outlined in relevant coding systems.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance