Medical Coding Specialist (Full-time) - Lanihuli Patient Service Center, Hilo, HI HI

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You are a superhero when it comes to attention to detail. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

This opportunity is-

LOCATION: Hilo, Hawaii

Status: Full-Time

Onsite- Opportunity

Days: Monday - Friday

HOURS: 1st Shift TBD

Base Hourly Pay: $23.38 to to $25.72

In this role, you will-

Under direct supervision and in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and guidelines, this position:

The DX Coding Specialists code medical/laboratory requisitions with diagnoses and/or procedures ICD-10 coding in accordance with ICD-10 coding practices

• Investigate and obtain missing diagnoses and/or procedure data
• Assists and/or trains others in coding practices as necessary
• Adheres to confidentiality, safety, compliance, and legal requirements
• Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

All you need is:

• High School diploma or GED
• Medical coding certification, required
• Typing (min 35 wpm) and 10 Key. MUST be able to demonstrate proficiency.
• Medical coding (ICD-10) knowledge required
• Understanding of CMS (Medicare) medical necessity policies preferred
• For hospital settings, additional requirements may apply and change without notice.
• Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• Minimum of six (6) months of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience with medical/insurance billing and Customer Service
• Experience in a multitasking environment
• Prior experience in a medical billing office is preferred
• Medical procedure coding (CPT, HCPC) knowledge preferred
• Understanding of CMS (Medicare) medical necessity policies preferred

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when required to fulfill job duties.

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In 2008 Clinical Labs of Hawaii became a member of Sonic Healthcare Ltd. Sonic is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Since its establishment in 1987, Sonic Healthcare has grown to become the world’s third largest pathology/laboratory medicine company with operations in eight countries. Sonic’s success stems from the belief that a global culture of Medical Leadership leads to the delivery of outstanding medical services. Learn more about our medical leadership, values.

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