Coder I - Hospital - FT

Uvalde Memorial Hospital; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

In-person work environment

Job summary

Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, TX is hiring a Medical Records Coder (Health Information Management) in person. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and focuses on accurate diagnosis and procedure coding to support patient care and billing.

You will review records, assign codes, and collaborate with clinicians. This position emphasizes privacy, compliance, and ongoing coding education within a mission-driven hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of hospital or clinic coding experience preferred.
• Certification required within two years of employment (CPC, CCS, CIC, or COC).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain coding accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
• Ensure coding is completed in a timely manner while maintaining high accuracy standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation when needed.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding coding questions and best practices.
• Help maintain compliance with state, federal, and hospital regulations.
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure HIPAA standards are upheld.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with coding updates and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Uvalde, TX 78801, Position Type: Full Time, Medical Records Coder – Health Information Management (HIM)

Location: Uvalde Memorial Hospital – Uvalde, Texas – IN PERSON

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Make a Difference Every Day

At Uvalde Memorial Hospital, every detail matters when it comes to delivering exceptional patient care — including the accuracy and integrity of our medical records. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Records Coder who is passionate about precision, compliance, and supporting the healthcare team behind the scenes.

In this role, you will play an essential part in ensuring that diagnoses and procedures are accurately translated into medical codes that support patient care documentation, hospital operations, and billing processes. Your work helps maintain the integrity of our medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven healthcare team where your expertise helps keep our hospital running smoothly and efficiently.

In This Role, You Will:

• Review inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
• Ensure coding is completed in a timely manner while maintaining high accuracy standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation when needed.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding coding questions and best practices.
• Help maintain compliance with state, federal, and hospital regulations.
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure HIPAA standards are upheld.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with coding updates and regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of hospital or clinic coding experience preferred.
• Certification required within two years of employment (CPC, CCS, CIC, or COC).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain coding accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• You’ll be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to serving our community.
• Your work directly supports patient care and hospital operations.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification growth.
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are detail-oriented, motivated by accuracy, and passionate about supporting healthcare from behind the scenes, we would love to meet you.