What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODER I, PATIENT ACCESS SERVICES position at South Georgia Medical Center?
Description
Location: SGMC Patient Financial Services
Department: Patient Access Services PAS
Schedule: , 8 HR Day Shift,
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized medical coder to join our growing team. In this position, you will play a key role in reviewing and analyzing medical billing and coding for processing. You will review and accurately code office and hospital procedures for reimbursement.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- University/college degree, or experience medical records, claims or billing areas is an asset.
- Surgical coding
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS, CCS-P). CPC-A will be considered.
- Experience working in a physician office preferred.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT required.
- Good communication skills essential.
- Medical Office setting experience preferred.
- Time management skills.
- Demonstrates initiative to provide quality of services and improve efficiencies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams.
Previous medical office experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Coder may spend long hours working at computer terminal. Must be able to see and read names, numbers, and colors. The Coder is subject to high stress levels. The coder must have and maintain reliable high-speed internet and is able to agree to organizations IT Security policies for remote access work.
