Patient Care Assistant - 5 Acute Care Surgical Specialties

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA, seeks a Coding Specialist to review health records and reports, ensuring accurate coding of diagnoses and services using ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS systems.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a certification as a Professional Coder or equivalent experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This is a full-time position with day shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certification as a Professional Coder or successful completion of a similar certification program or 2 years Revenue Cycle experience required.
• Successful completion of a coding certification program is recommended within 2 years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Review health records and reports to identify treated conditions and services.
• Utilize appropriate coding systems (ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS) for accurate coding of diagnoses and services.

Skills

Data analysis

Word processing

Good written communication

Good oral communication

Education

High school diploma

Certification as a Professional Coder or similar certification

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible to review the health record, electronic reports, and other reporting tools to identify conditions treated and the services provided to each patient. Utilize the appropriate coding systems (ICD‑9‑CM, CPT, HCPCS) to accurately code diagnoses, services, and procedures performed by physicians and other providers performing billable services.

Employment Details

• Location: US:PA:Hershey
• Work Type: Full Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Shift: Days
• Hours: Days

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certification as a Professional Coder or successful completion of a similar certification program or 2 years Revenue Cycle experience required.
• Successful completion of a coding certification program is recommended within 2 years of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to analyze and enter data required.
• Word processing skills required.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of professional coding experience preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder or similar certification preferred.

EEO Statement

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressed through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.