1 Certified Coder II Job in Bethel, AK
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is Hiring a Certified Coder II Near Bethel, AK
At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.
YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.
For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)
Position SummaryThis position is a certified coder who assigns ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures and abstracts the codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems.
Position Qualifications
- Associates Degree.
- Degree requirement can be waived on a year for year basis for experience.
- 5 Years ICD/CPT/HCPCS Coding Experience for a Healthcare System, Hospital, or Private Practice
- Experience with moderate complexity cases such as Ambulatory Surgical Clinic, Emergency Department Services.
- Must have one of the following certifications, accredited through AAPC or AHIMA:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Professional Coder – Hospital based (CPC-H)
- Able to operate printers, copiers, faxes and shredders.
- Experience with Cerner and 3M preferred
- Able to use 3M’s Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system.
- Able to type 50 wpm or faster (corrected for errors).
- Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
- Eleven paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement plans
- Employee Wellness Center
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.
To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)
Job Summary
Full Time
$73k-92k (estimate)
12/02/2022
07/02/2024
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Anchorage, AK
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