What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding and Compliance Specialist position at Saint Francis Healthcare System?
Guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ, Saint Francis Healthcare System delivers progressive and innovative health care services to Southeast Missouri and beyond. Our colleagues are called to compassionately serve, while seeing others through Christ's eyes. Saint Francis's commitment to excellence in quality and service is what sets us apart!
Type: Full Time (80 hours per 2 week pay period, with benefits)
Typical hours for this position: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Work Location: Remote work from any of the following states: MO, IL, KY or AR
Position Description: The Coding and Compliance Specialist performs medical coding functions relative to ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding methodologies.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least 1 certification is required. Accepted certifications include:
AAPC – CPC (Certified Professional Coder); CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder); COC (Certified Outpatient Coder); CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder); CPC-P (Certified Professional Coder – Payer); any of the 23 specialty coding certifications offered by AAPC; AHIMA – CCA (Certified Coding Associate); CCS (Certified Coding Specialist); CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based). Based on type of coding, the hiring manager may have a preference for a specific certifying organization or a specific coding certification to be discussed at time of interview. - Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding and reimbursement required.
- Medical coding experience in a physician practice, inpatient setting, or outpatient setting strongly preferred.
- Must possess strong organizational and excellent customer service skills, the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Requires use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, copier, credit card machine and fax machine.
Saint Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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