Experience
- Minimum five (5) years experience in coding with four (4) years inpatient facility coding or minimum four (4) years in the Kaiser Coding Auditor position with proficiency in inpatient coding.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
The candidate must have 1 from the following list:
- Registered Health Information Technician Certificate
- Coding Specialist Certificate
- Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate
Additional Requirements:
- Previous experience with EMR patient documentation system with intermediate knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
- Advance knowledge of disease processes, diagnostic and surgical procedures, Inpatient ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT classification systems, health information/medical record department responsibilities with knowledge of government regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse issues.
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology and medial coding principles for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT and coding.
- Fluent in English, demonstrating skill and proficiency in oral and written communication.
- Skills in time management, organization and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage a significant workload and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use independent thought and judgement.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set for by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Meets and maintains department standard for performance, productivity and quality.
- Department will furnish final candidate a coding skill test. The candidate will be required to pass with a 75% or better on the test.
- Academic knowledge and working experience performing coding and abstracting responsibilities in health information/medical record services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $39.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- ICD-10: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Clackamas, OR 97015: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clackamas, OR 97015