Immediately Require CODING SPECIALIST II - Remote - FT in Albany, NY
Job title: CODING SPECIALIST II - Remote - FT
Company: Trinity Health
Job description: Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description:
CODING SPECIALIST II - Remote - FT
If you are looking for a remote Coding Speicalist position, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.
Position Highlights:
- Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
- Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
- Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
- Work/Life: M-F 8am - 4:30pm with the option to flex time.
- The Coding Specialist II analyzes physician/provider documentation contained in health records (electronic, paper or hybrid) to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures.
- Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of Internal Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification diagnosis and procedure codes, and Current Procedural Terminology / Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure codes and all required modifiers
- Two years of current E&M Coding Experience
- Experienced Oncology Coder
- Completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or an AAPC-approved coding program, or
- Associates degree in Health Information Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience is required.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information
- Technologist (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is required.
- Current experience utilizing encoding/grouping software is preferred. Ability to utilize both manual and automated versions of the ICD and CPT coding classification systems is preferred.
- Ability to use a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of e-mail, internet, and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions on the job. Familiarity with distance learning or using web-based training tools desirable.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills that may be used either on-site or in virtual working environments. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various on-site or virtual sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge. Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to prioritize workload.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to daily operations and maintain excellent customer service skills. Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide immediate service with frequent interruptions. Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities. Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must be comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of CHE Trinity Health.