Clerical / Administrative

Full Time, Days, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Posted 03/05/2024

Req # 9320

Shift: 8 hour shifts

Days: Monday - Friday

Weekends: as needed

Hours/Pay Period: 80 hours per pay period

Functioning within the Health System’ mission, values, objectives, procedures and policies, the Coder Professional codes all physician office medical records as assigned by reviewing the entire medical record to determine if the documentation supports the code assignment as well as reviewing the chart for any specific regulations such as medical necessity.  

Education: An Associate’s degree or completion of a certified coding program is required. 

Licensure/Certification:  Current CPC or AHIMA Certified Physician Coder is required.  Will consider a candidate who is actively enrolled in a certification program.  To retain a position, if an individual without a current certification is hired into a Coder - Professional position, s/he must successfully obtain certification within one year of hire. 

Experience:  A minimum of two years of coding experience in a physician’s office or hospital setting is preferred.

Skills:  Must be knowledgeable in grouper mechanics, medical necessity, clinical documentation, RAC’s and other review processes and demonstrate proficiency with reimbursement and MS-DRG’s.  Basic competency with Word and Excel is also required.  Knowledge of Quantim encoder and Meditech is strongly preferred. 

To Apply: Complete online application by visiting Coder Professional - Lima Memorial Health System (healthcaresource.com)