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Certified Coding Specialist
Summary
Title:Certified Coding Specialist
ID:1436
Department:Medical - Clinical
Location:Roanoke Rapids
Starting Rate:N/A
Description

Rural Health Group, Inc. (RHG) is a well-established 501(c)3 non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with roots going back 40+ years, now with locations in 6 counties across northeastern North Carolina. Led by a patient-majority Board of Directors, our 300+ employees are dedicated to caring for our region's underserved with a range of services, including: medical (family practice, internal medicine, infectious disease, pediatrics, OB/GYN), dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, case management, and community outreach. 


Position Summary
This position is responsible for diagnosis and procedure coding of patient records in accordance with correct coding initiative guidelines and regulatory requirements. Provide feedback to providers and revenue producing departments. Work coding denials in a timely manner. 

  • ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure code assignment.
  • CPT/E&M coding with appropriate revenue code assignment.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and security of protected health information.
  • Follows correct coding initiative guidelines and adheres to regulations governing correct coding through continuing education activities and maintenance of professional coding credentials.
  • Promotes and environment of teamwork, customer service, and positive communication.
  • Other duties as assigned.


The successful candidate will demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include:

  • Good Judgment
  • Communication/Customer Service/Teamwork
  • Passion
  • Honesty
  • Responsibility
  • Job-Specific Skill Set

 

Qualifications

  • Certification through AAPC or AHIMA required.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years coding experience required
  • eClinical Works experience preferred 
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare setting
  • Thorough understanding of ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding principals
  • Thorough understanding of CPT and E&M coding principals
  • Ability to work in a changing and team environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Ability to function effectively, independently, and efficiently in a stressful and dynamic work environment.  Must be able to take initiative, handle high volume and multiple tasks.
  • Communications/Interpersonal Abilities: Communicates effectively with all levels of personnel and both internal and external customers, develops and maintains collaborative relationships.  Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, professional relationships with patients, providers, coworkers, and superiors.
  • Organization: Able to organize complex information, electronic and paper systems. Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Problem Solving: Recognizes and analyzes problems; trend analysis. Able to make difficult choices under uncertain conditions. Demonstrates good judgment.
  • Computer Skills: Strong computer skills including typing and Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to quickly learn new software programs.  Experience in database management and systems development a plus. 
  • Must be able to adhere to deadlines.
  • Reliable attendance.
  • Knowledge of modern office equipment, systems, and procedures.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding when carrying out detailed written or oral instructions.
  • The physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.  Physical demands: Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, use computer keyboard and perform light lifting. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Moderate physical activity such as walking and traveling. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, walk, balance on two feet, stoop, reach with arms and hands, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel and crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 25+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Mental demands include: concentration and attention to detail, self-direction, the ability to learn and adapt to changes, exercise discretion and good judgment, exhibit courteous and professional behavior, deal with stressful situations, and to adhere to company policies and procedures.

Competitive salary based on experience; benefit package for full-time employees includes available Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and 403(b) retirement plan. Position open until filled.

EOE. Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screen required for all positions.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

 

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