Inpatient Coder II - Portland, United States - Blue Signal Search

Description

Inpatient Coder II - Remote

Join an esteemed health organization renowned for its commitment to superior patient care and medical innovation. Our client excels in integrating advanced medical practices and research, supported by a skilled team of professionals and a strong partnership with a leading medical research university. Operating across a major metropolitan area, their facilities are celebrated for exceptional nursing and patient care.

The Inpatient Coder will play a crucial role in our client's health information management team, focusing on the precision and integrity of inpatient coding. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who enhances coding quality, ensures compliance, effectively communicates with clinical staff, and keeps abreast of industry standards. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a high-performing team in a prestigious healthcare environment.

This Role Offers:

• Generous tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs, supporting both full-time and part-time employees in their educational and professional growth.
• An annual allocation for professional development, encouraging continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Attractive salary packages complemented by yearly performance-based raises and bonuses
• Extensive paid time off, including holiday pay, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Focus:

• Accurately code inpatient records in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring adherence to the latest guidelines and regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives to maintain the highest standards of coding accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in educating clinical staff on coding practices and documentation requirements to enhance the accuracy of medical records.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in medical coding, including updates to regulations and breakthroughs in technology.

Skill Set:

• Three or more years of inpatient coding proficiency in a bustling health facility, with a preference for backgrounds in educational hospital settings.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is essential. Dual certification or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)/Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credentials are highly preferred.
• Active membership with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is required.
• A minimum of an associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field is preferred, with a strong emphasis on continuous professional development.
• Preference will be given to individuals boasting four years of inpatient coding expertise, especially those with experience in academic or teaching hospitals.

About Blue Signal:

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