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

Valley Hospital Medical Center; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Education and training

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental plans

401(k) with match

Career opportunities

Subsidies

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks a Health Information Administrator to oversee coding and reporting for inpatient and outpatient care. Responsibilities include preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and procedures, and maintaining accurate health records across the system.

Minimum three years of coding experience in acute care settings is required, with RHIA/RHIT credentials preferred. Excellent analytical, communication, and computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT from AHIMA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum 3 years inpatient/outpatient coding experience.
• Ability to crossover IP, OP, ASC, ER coding with 95% accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statistical reports and coding data for clinical and administrative use.
• Code diseases and operations per accepted classification systems.
• Maintain indices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Written communication

Education

RHIA or RHIT credential

Tools

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT coding

Job description

Health Information Administrator

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include 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.

Benefit Highlights

• 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

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 required. Coders must have the 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.