Senior Coding Specialist - Acute Care

Sentara Health; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Senior Coding Specialist for acute care. The role supports team operations, quality control, and regulatory compliance with certified coding expertise.

Two years of coding experience and CCS, CIC, CCA, RHIT, CPC, or COC certification(s) are required; HIM experience is preferred. Compensation includes base pay with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years coding experience required.
• CCS, CIC, CCA, RHIT, CPC, or COC certification(s) required.
• Health Information Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Coordinator/Manager with daily operations and workflow coordination.
• Support quality, service, and regulatory compliance through technical expertise.
• Provide daily support and development to team members.

Education

Certifications (CCS, CIC, CCA, RHIT, CPC, or COC)

Job description

City/State Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift First (Days)

Overview:

Senior Coding Specialist- Acute Care Assists the Team Coordinator/Manager with daily operations, coordination of work, quality and service, achievement of operating center goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements through providing technical expertise within assigned area. Serves as technical resource for other team members through participation in quality control and improvement activities, staff development activities and daily support to team members. Assists Team Coordinator/Manager in facilitating and monitoring the work process (es) of a designated team.

2 years coding experience and CCS, CIC, CCA, RHIT, CPC, or COC certification(s) required. 1 years Health Information Management experience preferred. Virginia or North Carolina Remote preferred Education High School Diploma or equivalent Certification/Licensure CCS, CIC, CCA, RHIT, CPC, or COC certification(s) required Experience Minimum 2 years of Coding experience required CCS, CIC, CCA, RHIT, CPC, or COC certification(s) required 1 years Health Information Management experience preferred.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $34.92 - $50.83 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits:

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!