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

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Education center

Job summary

The Valley Health System in Southern Nevada seeks an experienced Health Information Coder with RHIA/RHIT or CCS certification. The role requires coding for inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory surgery with 95% accuracy and ability to crossover between coding types.

Responsibilities include preparing statistical reports, maintaining indices, and contributing to a comprehensive reimbursement process within VHS’s expanding network across Las Vegas and surrounding hospitals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent inpatient and outpatient coding experience.
• Ability to crossover between IP, OP, ASC, ER coding types.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

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

Computer proficiency

Analytical skills

ICD-9-CM/CPT coding knowledge

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS

Job description

Responsibilities

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.