MEDICAL RECORDS CODER

DaMar Staffing; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

Job summary

Archbold Medical Center is seeking a Medical Records Coder to accurately code outpatient and inpatient encounters using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4. The role supports reimbursement, research and regulatory compliance while ensuring high accuracy in medical records documentation.

Candidates should have ART or an associate degree and at least one year of hospital-based coding experience, with strong typing, computer and terminology skills.

Qualifications

• ART certificate and/or relevant degree and coder experience.
• One year hospital-based medical records coding experience.
• Typing and computer skills required.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Strong reading of medical records and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient and inpatient encounters using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards.
• Support reimbursement, research, and compliance objectives.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness in coding and record keeping.

Skills

Coding skills

Typing skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading medical records

Education

ART certificate

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical terminology software

Job description

Medical Records Coder

Description:

Code all outpatient and inpatient encounters for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal regulations according to diagnosis(es), operations and procedures using the ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding system.

Required Skills/Experience

Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making abilities and utilizes time appropriately

Ability to work with and get along with others

Coding skills, typing skills, and computer skills

Familiarity with medical terminology and anatomy

Good interpersonal relation skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Good physical and mental health

Constant reading of medical record and code book

Ability to remain calm, professional and productive under stressful situations

Concentration and attention to duty is a must 100% of the time

Sedentary work

Ability to climb stairs, do jobs that require bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing

Education/Experience

Accredited Record Technician (ART) and/or Associate Degree in business administration or allied health field and/or experience or training as a coder

Must have one year experience in hospital based work relating to the medical record department or knowledge of the ICD-10-CM coding system and CPT-4 coding system and medical terminology

Typing skills required

Some knowledge of computer technology

Perks/Benefits

(for eligible employees):

• Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
• Medical / Dental
• Retirement Plan
• PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life's Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.