Certified Coder I

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Position Summary 

The Certified Medical Coder I is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities 

• Reviews case documentation to confirm patient demographics and enter insurance information received for every case.

• Reviews completed patient reports to enter the appropriate diagnosis codes in accordance with established SOP's and healthcare guidelines.

• Maintains regulatory compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements (CLIA, NYS, CAP, FDA, ISO, etc.).

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma and completion of Medical Coding course.

• 0-2 years of experience in medical coding. Completion of medical coding courses and certification are required.

• Must hold an active medical coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA.

• Must have a solid foundation of knowledge regarding medical terminology and anatomy.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-past, deadline driven environment.

• Enthusiasm and dedication to meeting group objectives.

• Consistently exhibits a professional demeanor in the workplace and works to maintain positive relationships.

• Ability to work under routine and stressful situations in an accurate and timely manner.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills.

• Effective interpersonal and team skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.

• Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) - Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.

• Communication - Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.

• Teamwork - Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.

• Customer Service Focus - Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of healthcare insurance plans.

• Experience working in a regulated environment preferred (CLIA, NYS, CAP, FDA, ISO, etc.)

• Significant experience working with ICD-10 codes.

• Experience working with different coding systems, including: Level 1 HCPCS and Level 2 HCPCS.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals, as well as quality control procedures and regulations.

Physical Demands

• Must possess ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods of time.

• Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.

Training

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Conditions of Employment:  Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.