Job description

In addition to the VHC Benefit Package, we offer a:

• Sign on bonus: $5,000. $2,500 payable after 6 months and the remainder paid after 1 year.
• Fully remote position
• Flexible schedule

Work 4 hrs in morning and 4 hrs in evening or work a 4 day work week (4 -10 hour shifts).

• A minimum of 15 hours of continuing education hours a year.
• Laptop computer, 2 large monitor screens, docking station and other necessary supplies.
• A monthly credit for high speed internet service.
• Room for career advancement.

We are looking for a Coder who is responsible for coding of outpatient records utilizing current ICD-10CM and CPT-4 classification systems. Code selection is based on established coding principles and guidelines in a manner which supports general billing and provides for appropriate extraction of data used by committees and individual members of the medical staff, other hospital departments and researchers. Data entry, database maintenance, and retrieval of information from reports and indices are ongoing responsibilities. The incumbent may also be trained to complete one or more of the specialty tasks assigned to the coding section such as data control or reporting to legally mandated registries. As a representative of the most highly trained technical staff in the Health Information Management Department, the incumbent may also be called upon to work on special studies with the Director as delegated through the Clinical Reimbursement Manager.

Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!

VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC Health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC Health we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients

Qualifications

• Medical coding experience required.
• Coding Certification (CCS, CCS-P, or CPC) required.
• College Diploma preferred.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects and codes diagnoses and procedures from outpatient records.
• Keys information into the ABS and Grouper systems.
• Performs specialty tasks assigned to the Coding Section involving screening and reporting of data to medical staff committees and legally mandated registries.
• Meets productivity goals and organizes varied tasks assigned in a manner that assures deadlines are met.
• Works on special studies with Director as delegated through the Clinical Reimbursement Manager.

Benefits

• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Undergraduate Student Loan Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Career Coaching
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match
• and more!

Apply Here (Required): https://careers-vhchealth.icims.com/jobs/8818/outpatient-health-information-management-coder/job

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Medical coding: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RHIA or RHIT (Preferred)
• Medical Coding Certification (CCS, CCS-P, or CPC) (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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