Coder and Senior Coder Remote

Description

This is a combined posting for a Coder and Senior Coder. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these two positions, we encourage you to apply.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

The Coder applies appropriate ICD10-CM/PCS and CPT 4 code sets to discharged inpatient and outpatient electronic health record documentation for the purpose of indexing, reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations. The coder abstracts pertinent information from the health record into EPIC system for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. The coder collaborates with physicians to provide accurate documentation for optimal assignment of codes for reimbursement and outcomes analysis. This position reports to the Coding Supervisor.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row.

Coder:

Required Qualifications:

Upon hire: Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders

Upon hire: Certification from American Health Information Management Association

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework/Training: AHIMA approved coding certificate program.

1 Acute hospital-based coding experience – Inpatient, ED, ASU; experience through practicum of an AHIMA accredited Health Information Management program and HIM department background experience.

Senior Coder:

Required Qualifications:

Associate's Degree and/or higher degree in a healthcare related program

Upon hire: National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders, or

Upon hire: National Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association, or

Upon hire: National Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association, or

Upon hire: National Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - American Health Information Management Association, or

Upon hire: National Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner - American Health Information Management Association, or

Upon hire: National Certified Health Data Analyst - American Health Information Management Association, or

Upon hire: National Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association, or

Upon hire: National Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association

Upon hire: Coding certification from American Health Information Management Association, or

Upon hire: Coding certification from American Academy of Professional Coders

1 year Acute hospital-based coding experience – Inpatient, ED, and ASU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in a Health Information Management or Health Information Technology or Healthcare related field.

Coursework/Training: AHIMA approved coding certificate program is required for those who do not have the RHIA, RHIT certification.

1 year hospital based HIM department background experience or experience through practicum of an AHIMA accredited Health Information Technology or Health Information Management program

Salary Range By Location:

Coder, Everett (Everett, WA) Min: $28.69 – 49.42

Senior Coder, Everett (Everett, WA) Min: $29.88 – 51.53

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.