Medical Coding Apprentice: Launch Your Coding Career

Yale New Haven Health; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut invites applications for an entry-level Professional Coding Apprentice. This program guides new coders transitioning into the coding department and gaining experience in ICD-10-CM, PCS, and CPT within the first year while exploring data, audits, and leadership development.

The position emphasizes growth, education, and collaboration with peers, aiming to prepare candidates for a professional coding career in a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology acquired in education.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, independent reasoning, light typing and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Learn coding basics and achieve productivity/quality metrics within the first year.
• Support coding functions: workload management, denials research, coding edits, and quality targets.
• Engage in education opportunities, journaling, and department learning circles to develop professionally.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Communication

Data entry

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut invites applications for an entry-level Professional Coding Apprentice. This program guides new coders transitioning into the coding department and gaining experience in ICD-10-CM, PCS, and CPT within the first year while exploring data, audits, and leadership development.

The position emphasizes growth, education, and collaboration with peers, aiming to prepare candidates for a professional coding career in a supportive clinical environment.