Coder / Abstractor

Job Description

About Us

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90 bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.

We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.

Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.

By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.

BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.

Compassion

Acceptance

Respect

Empowerment

Sincerity

Job Summary

Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care.

This is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and good communication between staff and patients.

Under the direct supervision of the HIM Director, the coder will be responsible for accurate and timely coding of all discharge inpatient and outpatient medical records using the TrueCode coding software.

DUTIES:

Analyze medical records, identify relevant diagnoses, and services, and assigning corresponding codes.

Ensure codes are assigned correctly according to coding guidelines and regulations.

Code timely in order to meet the 5 day bill drop process while ensuring 95% coding accuracy.

Runs missing diagnosis report routinely to make sure all accounts are coded. Initiates follow-up on records uncoded

Manages workload

Assists with special projects during downtime.

Query provider to clarify documentation and diagnosis as needed.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE

Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and the certifications or advanced degrees listed below, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.

If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, your application to this position will be immediately moved to the shortlist of candidates.

Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness,

Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities.

High School degree or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred. One or more active Current coder certification through AHIMA or AAPC required (CCS/CPC). Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Experience with Trucode preferred. Excellent customer service. Knowledge of HIPAA. Detail oriented. Works well with others. Self-motivated in a fast-paced environment. Computer and office skills required.

You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date.

If you don't have a current CPR certification, just let us know and we'll make sure you get it before you start -- and even cover the cost for you.

Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation so that you know how and when to engage when such an event occurs.

BBHH encourages ALL to apply.

The Coder position pays between $28.00 to $38.00 per hour based on the experience you bring with you.

Benefits

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community.

*Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include:

Paid Time Off

over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Accident Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Discounted Meals

Employee Assistance Program

TUITION Assistance

Part-time