Certified Coder I

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska is seeking a certified coder to assign ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures and to abstract data into financial and clinical systems. The role requires CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H credentials, completion of required courses, and experience in medical records.

Responsible for operating the 3M Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system, typing 50 wpm, and maintaining accurate coding records.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and complete required coding courses.
• Certified coding professional with CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H designation.
• Minimum 6 months medical records experience and ability to type 50 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract codes and patient data into clinical/financial systems.
• Operate 3M Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system.
• Maintain accurate and timely coding records.

Skills

Medical coding

CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H

AAPC/AHIMA certification

Typing 50 wpm

3M Code 3 Coding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Records Custodian Class

Medical Terminology Course

ICD-9/CPT-4 training

Tools

Clinical and Financial computer systems

3M Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers - the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

This position is a certified coder who assigns ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures and abstracts the codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass Records Custodian Class.
• Successfully completed and passed Medical Terminology Course.
• Successfully completed and passed ICD-9 (or equivalent) Course.
• Successfully completed and passed CPT-4 (or equivalent) Course.
• 6 months experience in medical records.
• Must be a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder – Hospital based (CPC-H).
• Must have AAPC or AHIMA Certification.
• Able to operate printers, copiers, faxes and shredders.
• Able to use appropriate menus in the Clinical and Financial computer systems.
• Able to use 3M’s Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system.
• Able to type 50 wpm or faster (corrected for errors).

Benefits

• Generous PTO - starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation

• Pay Range Minimum: 21.78
• Employment Type: Regular Time
• Type: Full time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• FLSA Exempt: No

EEO Statement

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

Contact

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]

Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska.

We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!