SR INPATIENT CODER (CERT) -VHS (REMOTE FULL TIME)

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Education and training center

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Career opportunities within VHS/UHS

Job summary

The Valley Health System in the United States seeks a Health Information coder to prepare statistical reports and code diseases and operations in accordance with established classification systems.

Minimum three years of inpatient/outpatient coding experience is required; crossover among IP, OP, ASC, ER with high accuracy is expected. RHIT/RHIA or CCS credentials are preferred, with AHIMA‑accredited education. Strong terminology and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ACUTE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
• Minimum – CCS.
• Graduate as a RHIA or RHIT from AHIMA‑approved program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and operations according to accepted classification systems and maintaining indices according to established policies and procedures.

Skills

ACUTE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE

ICD 9-CM/CPT coding knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

CCS

RHIA/RHIT

Job description

Company Overview

Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. It now includes Valley Hospital Medical Center, Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Henderson Hospital, Valley Health Specialty Hospital, and our newest location, West Henderson Hospital.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS subsidies

Job Description

Responsible for preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and operations according to accepted classification systems and maintaining indices according to established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

ACUTE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

• Minimum – CCS
• Graduate as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from an approved program by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent inpatient and outpatient coding experience.
• Coders must have ability to crossover between all coding types (IP, OP, ASC, ER) and maintain a 95% coding accuracy across the board.
• One to three years coding experience in an acute care setting—including inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgery.

Technical Skills

• Computer proficiency, analytical skills, ICD 9-CM/CPT coding knowledge.

License/Certification

Credentialed as RHIT/RHIA or CCS required.

Other

• Demonstrated knowledge of coding procedures, extensive reimbursement system knowledge, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.