Uncertified Coder

RPMGlobal; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, AK is hiring an uncertified coder to review, confirm, and apply diagnoses, procedures, and E/M levels into the electronic health record. You will work on Outpatient/Ambulatory visits and meet productivity and quality standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of Medical Terminology, ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 courses, at least 6 months in Medical Records, and the ability to obtain AAPC or AHIMA certification within one year

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Complete Medical Terminology, ICD-9-CM, and CPT-4 courses.
• At least 6 months in Medical Records.
• Must obtain AAPC/AHIMA certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Review and enter diagnoses, procedures, and E/M levels into the EHR.
• Meet productivity and quality assurance standards.
• Handle common clinic types such as Outpatient/Ambulatory visits.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

C# knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Terminology Course

ICD-9-CM Course

CPT-4 Course

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: The uncertified coders’ duties include the review, confirmation, and application of diagnoses, procedures, and evaluation and management levels into the electronic health record. The uncertified coder will meet productivity and quality assurance standards as assigned. Assignments include common clinic types, such as Outpatient/Ambulatory visits.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully completed and passed Medical Terminology Course.
• Successfully completed and passed ICD-9-CM (or equivalent) Course.
• Successfully completed and passed CPT-4 (or equivalent) Course.
• At least 6 months experience within Medical Records
• Must be able to obtain coding certification with AAPC or AHIMA within one year of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain coding certification with AAPC or AHIMA within one year of hire date.
• Ability to learn the use of applicable health record applications within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to type 30 wpm or faster (corrected for errors).

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

C#

Additional Information:

ID: 19040

Location: Bethel

Department: Corporate-wide

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 21.78

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Aff…

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail] or phone [phone] and ask to speak with a recruiter.