Certified Coder I-Toksook Bay

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; In loco; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous PTO — 4.5 weeks/yr

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Descrizione del lavoro

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Certified Coder I for the Toksook Bay area. The role codes diagnoses and procedures (ICD/CPT) and abstracts data into hospital systems, supporting accurate billing and records management.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Records Custodian class, Medical Terminology, ICD-9 and CPT-4 coursework, plus CCS/CCS-P or CPC/CPC-H and AAPC/AHIMA certifications; 6 months medical records experience; and ability to type 50 wpm.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required with Records Custodian class
• Completion of Medical Terminology, ICD-9 and CPT-4 coursework or equivalents
• Certification as CCS/CCS-P or CPC/CPC-H and AAPC/AHIMA certification required
• Minimal 6 months experience in medical records and ability to operate basic office equipment

Mansioni

• Assign ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures
• Abstract codes and patient data into Financial and Clinical computer systems
• Maintain accurate coding practices and compliance with standards

Conoscenze

Medical terminology

Typing 50 wpm

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Records Custodian Class

Medical Terminology Course

ICD-9 Course

CPT-4 Course

CCS/CCS-P or CPC/CPC-H certification

AAPC or AHIMA Certification

Strumenti

3M Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system

Descrizione del lavoro

## Certified Coder I-Toksook BayApply: Toksook Bay: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100508We 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 Include:*** 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:21.78Employment Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeHours Per Week:40FLSA Exempt:NoYukon 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.For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]