Sr Coder-Per Diem Days

Southwest Healthcare; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses

Job summary

Southwest Healthcare in Southern California seeks an experienced HIM coder to accurately charge and code inpatient records following established guidelines. You will assist with other coding areas and collaborate with HIM leadership to review charts for performance improvement initiatives.

Candidates should have an associate degree in Health Information Management (preferred) and 3–5 years of inpatient coding experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in coding related functions with proficiency in inpatient coding required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient records are charged/coded in accordance to established Coding guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with other areas of coding as needed.
• Collaborates with Health Information Management (HIM) Leadership, as needed, to review charts for performance improvement initiatives and assists with the resolution of coding issues.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Detail-oriented

AIDET framework knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Health Information Management

RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification

Tools

3M HDM

Nuance CD One

Job description

About Us

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 7,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Responsibilities

Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and several non-hospital access points, including: Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, A+ Urgent Care Centers, Apex Heart Specialists, and Riverside Medical Clinics. We’ve won various awards throughout our region and focus on career development and promotion. The people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you're in the right place!

Job Summary:

• Inpatient records are charged/coded in accordance to established Coding guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with other areas of coding as needed.
• Collaborates with Health Information Management (HIM) Leadership, as needed, to review charts for performance improvement initiatives and assists with the resolution of coding issues.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited College or University in Health Information Management preferred.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in coding related functions with proficiency in inpatient coding required, acute care experience required.

Certifications / Licenses

• Current Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate (RHIA) or a current Registered Health Information Technician Certificate (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. All certificates are accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Other Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal and State statute, as it related to proper and improper releases.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, including disease processes.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of current ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines with working knowledge of DRG, APC and diagnosis sequencing concepts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of OSHPD requirements for Inpatient reporting.
• Proficiency in the use of all applicable software, which includes the abstracting system 3M HDM product(s) and Nuance CD One.
• Demonstrates familiarity with patient medical records.
• Demonstrates ability to perform under pressure, meet frequent deadlines, and tight schedules.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Demonstrates effective communication with all customers (i.e. medical staff, hospital staff, patients, etc.) regardless of communication method. Utilizes principles of AIDET for framework of conservations.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain positive relationships and courteous interactions with hospital staff, medical staff, and the public.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Guest Benefits

Southwest Healthcare is owned and operated by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.