What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder Level I position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
Location Site: REMOTE- Must be available to come on campus 3-4 times per year *Must be an Oregon resident- no exceptions*
Department: SH Coding
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 7:00am Monday-Friday
Salem Health Overview
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
The Coder I with Salem Health, is responsible for assigning codes to diagnoses, procedures and revenue codes utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.
Primary Functions:
- Production: Assigns codes to the assigned department(s) records utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems while maintaining a productivity rate of 192 per day in ancillary coding and 96 per day in Emergency Department Coding or Convenient Care Coding.
- Must maintain and sustain a 95% accuracy rate.
- Enters diagnoses, procedures and revenue codes in EPIC; adds Account Notes and updates ADT information in EPIC; manages assigned work queues in EPIC. Abstracts information from the medical record and enters data into the EPIC system.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Background/Expertise:
- Graduation from an AHIMA or AAPC accredited college or trade school preferred.
- Completed classes in anatomy & physiology and medical terminology
- Previous coding experience within a multi-specialty hospital preferred.
- A minimum of one (1) year of relevant outpatient CPT/ICD-10 (procedural and diagnoses) coding experience preferred.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (CPC-H), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.
- Must Reside in the state of Oregon-No exceptions.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
