CODING SPECIALIST - OUTPATIENT (REMOTE POSITION)

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth is seeking an outpatient coding professional to code and abstract outpatient medical records in alignment with established guidelines. The role requires formal HIM knowledge and relevant credentials.

Candidates should have 1+ years of outpatient facility coding experience and familiarity with Meditech or 3M systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to interact with clinical and non-clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HIM or Coding, preferred; position may be equivalent to a 2- or 4-year degree in HIM or Coding.
• 1+ years outpatient facility coding or related experience.
• Familiarity with Meditech and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding

Outpatient coding

Communication

HIM workflow

Physician queries

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HIM or Coding

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H certifications

Tools

Meditech

3M Coding and Reimbursement System

Job description

• Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.
• Education:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Coding, preferred. Position requires formal working knowledge equivalent to a two or four year degree in HIM or Coding.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• AHIMA Certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC Certifications (CPC, CPC-H) required upon hire/transfer or within 12 months of hire/transfer.
• Experience:
• 1+ years outpatient facility coding or related experience.
• Familiarity with Meditech and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of HIM workflow.
• Ability to complete and submit physician queries as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing, by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks producing quality work that is timely.