Professional Coding Apprentice

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

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Professional Coding Apprentice is an entry level coding position in the Professional Coding Department. The purpose of this position is to provide a new coder or a coder with no/limited coding experience the ability to transition into a coding department and expand their skills and to experience in the field. into the professional coding experience, exploring different aspects of this field through tracks (data, audit education, leadership development) to prepare for career in field. This is a progressive program where the individual is expected to learn and apply coding concepts, guidelines, and other necessary skills to successfully code OP encounters including being well versed in ICD-10-CM, PCS, and CPT coding within their first year while exploring other aspects of the field.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Growth and Development - Coding apprentices are expected to master the basics of coding within the first 3 months and meet the coding productivity and quality metrics within the first year within the position.
• Coding Expectations - Expected to perform coding functions within department including managing individual workload, researching denials, resolving coding claim edits, maintaining minimum quality and productivity metrics, etc.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for the profession, embraces educational opportunities and department support offered and remains engaged in the goals and vision of the department. Participates and seeks out career development activities by reading journals, coding articles, regularly attending department educational opportunities, and actively participates in any learning circles and /or group projects. Collaborates with peers to help support consistency of overall work product, and efficiency of workflows.
• Takes on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by coding leadership

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required. Completion of a Medical Coding Program strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• No coding experience required. Past experience in healthcare related fields preferred. Clinical experience is helpful but not required.

LICENSURE

• CPC-A or CPC or CCS-P or COC-A or COC preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease process acquired in educational program requirements.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, independent logic, light typing, and excellent computer data entry skills.
• Computer system experience helpful.

YNHHS Requisition ID
193576