Coder

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Jacksonville (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx plan

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Brynn Marr Hospital in Jacksonville, NC, seeks a PRN Medical Records Coder to accurately code discharged records using ICD codes, ensuring compliance with health information standards. The role supports maintaining patient databases and handling departmental calls while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Medical Record Information (preferred) and RHIA/RHIT preferred; CCA/CCS/CPC may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Record Information or related area is preferred.
• RHIA/RHIT preferred; CCA, CCS or CPC required.

Responsibilities

• Codes discharged patient medical records with ICD codes based on documentation in the record.
• Maintains accurate patient databases and handles departmental telephone calls as required.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows the 'minimum necessary' rule.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Record Information or related area

RHIA/RHIT preferred; CCA, CCS or CPC required

Job description

Responsibilities

Coder PRN Opportunity

Brynn Marr Hospitalis committed to providing the highest standard of psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1983, our behavioral health therapists in Jacksonville, NC, have equipped patients with the skills they need to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. We offer evidence-based treatment programs that address a number of issues, including grief, trauma, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse problems.

Brynn Marr Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for full time positions, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Under the general supervision of the Medical Records Director, assists in the maintenance of adequate health information systems in compliance with all applicable laws, standards and policies. The Coder accurately and thoroughly codes discharged patient medical records with the most recent addition of the Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) code based on the documentation present within the medical record. The Coder assists in maintaining accurate patient databases, answers the departmental telephone and assists internal and external callers as required. The Coder demonstrates the consistent ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize the “minimum necessary” rule.

Who we are:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a high school diploma. Graduate of an accredited college program with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Record Information or related area preferred.

Experience:

One (1) year experience in Medical Records/Health Information Management preferred.

License / Certification:

RHIA/RHIT preferred; CCA, CCS or CPC required.

Physical requirements:

Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is rated light work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

Grasping; Speaking; Hearing; Computer use; Visual acuity (color, depth perception, field of vision); Sitting; Standing; Walking; Pushing; Pulling; Stooping; Reaching; Twisting; Crouching;