Lead Medical Coder and Education Specialist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is looking for a dedicated coding professional to manage diagnoses and procedures of patient records. Your role will involve providing education to staff and improving documentation processes. Candidates should have at least a year of experience in outpatient coding and relevant certifications.

The position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding systems. This opportunity offers a chance to lead a team and make significant contributions in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Over one year of experience in outpatient or emergency department coding.
• Skill in communicating clearly using standard English in written and oral formats.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as needed.

Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records.
• Assists with education of current coding staff.
• Acts as lead for the team, assisting in onboarding of new staff.

Skills

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Physician education

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

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

Associate’s degree

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is looking for a dedicated coding professional to manage diagnoses and procedures of patient records. Your role will involve providing education to staff and improving documentation processes. Candidates should have at least a year of experience in outpatient coding and relevant certifications.

The position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding systems. This opportunity offers a chance to lead a team and make significant contributions in a healthcare setting.