What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED CODER position at Archbold Medical Center?
Certified Coder- Medical Records
(Remote option available)
Description:
Code all outpatient and inpatient encounters for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with Federal regulations according to diagnosis(es), operations and procedures using the ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding system.
Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making abilities and utilizes time appropriately.
Entering data into the hospital computer system.
Other duties in the Medical Records Department as assigned by coding manager and/ or HIM Director.
Follows-up the encounter billing exception worklist.
Remote option available
Required Skills/Experience
Required Coding certification from recognized school or allied health program/association. This would include but is not limited to AHIMA's Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and AAPC's Certified Professional Coder- Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Outpatient Coder-Apprentice (COC-A). Certification(s) must require testing/exam to verify competence. Passing score must be presented for verification.
Must have one year of experience in hospital-based work relating to the medical record coding process or knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding
Medical terminology necessary
Must complete coding exam as part of interview process
Education/Experience:
Must have one year experience in hospital based work relating to the medical record department or knowledge of the ICD-10-CM coding system and CPT-4 coding system and medical terminology/anatomy.
Some knowledge of computer technology.
Perks/Benefits:
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, three nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What we offer:
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
Mission
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care
