Medical Coding Apprentice Program (CPC-A required)

University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is the region’s largest and most comprehensive multi-specialty physician group practice. Our 3,500 University of Colorado School of Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers bring their unparalleled expertise at the forefront of medicine to deliver trusted, compassionate health care services. CU Medicine also delivers business operations and administrative services to support patients and providers. Our primary and specialty care clinics, along with our partnerships with the top hospitals and facilities in Colorado, provide patients with personalized care in their communities.                                                                                                                             We are seeking 3 motivated individuals with CPC-A certification to complete a 6 week Apprentice Program within our Revenue Services department. This is a 100% remote program and all necessary equipment will be provided to participants for use through the duration of the 6-week session.    Preference will be given to individuals residing in Colorado, but out of state applicants will also be considered.   The 6-week session is scheduled to start on Monday, March 24, 2025 and will run through Friday, May 2, 2025.   Over the course of 6 weeks, the selected participants will gain exposure to all facets of CU Medicine’s Revenue Services departments though training sessions and work activities/tasks.   Program Structure: Participants will spend time with each of the following departments: Registration Coding Services Accounts Receivable Resolution Patient Services Revenue Operations Each apprentice will also complete a comprehensive orientation to the operations of CU Medicine in order to develop basic skills in revenue cycle management and gain a better understanding of academic healthcare, the faculty practice plan and its related entities. The apprentice will work full-time (Monday-Friday, 40hrs/wk) Location: 100% remote This is a paid apprenticeship ($18.81/hr)   The goal of the Apprentice program is to expose potentially qualified individuals to the CU Medicine environment, provide hands-on learning experiences and ultimately identify individuals for future opportunities within the organization.   Application deadline February 10, 2025.   The ideal candidates will have completed a formal Medical Billing & Coding program in recent years and/or have familiarity working in a medical billing office or clinic setting. Must have a CPC-A certification to be considered.  Must display professional verbal and written communication skills.  High proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required.  The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who is well organized and understands the importance of dependability and punctuality.  Must demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information.   Requires the ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and established production metrics.  Excellent interpersonal skills are imperative to success.   All applications MUST be submitted via our website.    CU Medicine is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment. Additionally, drug and health screenings may be required for some positions.  We are an equal opportunity employer. The listed pay range (or hiring rate) represents CU Medicine’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting and is based on evaluation of competitive market data. A variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, and education will be considered when determining the final offer. CU Medicine provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions which take your total compensation beyond the number on your paycheck.  Find information about our benefits here   CU Medicine supports a Tobacco Free Workplace Environment which prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products on CU Medicine property, Anschutz Medical Campus and adjacent business locations.   CU Medicine will post all jobs for a minimum of 7 days or until 250 applicants have been received (whichever comes first)

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