REMOTE CODING SPECIALIST II - EAMC MEDICAL RECORDS

East Alabama Medical Center; Opelika (AL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their revenue cycle team. This position focuses on coding and documentation review, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with relevant certifications. Join a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certification from AHIMA or AAPC required.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results.
• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for billing.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Health Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EAMC MISSION

• At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

• This position is responsible for thorough review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results applicable to extract data and appropriately apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Interacts as needed with internal customers to include but not limited to hospital staff, physicians and their offices, and other revenue cycle team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
• 
  Minimum Experience
  • 12 months or less of coding experience
• 
  Required Registration/License/Certification
  • Certification from AHIMA or AAPC
• 
  Preferred Education
  • Associates degree in Health Information Technology
• 
  Preferred Experience
  • N/A
• 
  Preferred Registration/License/Certification
  • CCS or CPC
• 
  Other Requirements
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, computer, written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge skills.
  • Must possess working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic.
  • Strong time management and critical thinking skills.