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Coder 3 Remote Opportunity

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Memphis, TN(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Memphis, TN
POSTED
17 days ago

Overview

Coder-3 

 

 

 

Remote Position Available

 

Job Summary
Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records and abstracting information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Perform daily feedback and education to providers, staff and patients of BMG. Assist with education of current coding staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
  • Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
  • Completes assigned goals.
  • Serves as a resource to physican office staff, clinical documentation specialist, case managers, etc.
  • Act as lead for the team, assisting in onboarding of new staff and/or education of more specialized workflows.
  • Assist in research of new speciality areas, new treatments in medicine, etc.
  • Work with new acquisitions on documentation improvement and medical necessity, including education.

 

 

 

Specifications
Experience
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
 Over one year of experience in physician /professional, outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding. Skill and proficiency in coding physician/professional outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, or outpatient surgery, etc) records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 . Two years experience in an acute care facility, professional office or integrated health system. One year of documented successful physician education. 

 

 

Education
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
 Skill and proficiency in coding physician/professional and outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, oupatient surgery, etc. ) records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT -4 through 5 years experience in an acute care facility, professional office or intergrated health system. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-PAssociates degree

 

 

Training
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
 CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P,HCPCS, ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT-4 

 

 

Special Skills
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
  Physician education, leadership, mentoring, workflow documentation

 

 

Licensure
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CSS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCSP), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/CPCH), Certified Professional Coder Payer (CPCP).COC/CPCH;CPC-P ;CCS-P;CPC;CCS 

 

 

 

Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
No

 

 

 

Work Environment
Functional Demands
LabelShort DescriptionFull Description
SedentaryVery light energy levelLift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
LightModerate energy levelLift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
MediumHigh energy levelLift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
HeavyVery high energy levelLift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. 

 

 

Functional Demands Rating
Sedentary

 

 

 

Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Continuous

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Frequent

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
 

 

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Frequent

 

 

Sensory Requirements
Color DiscriminationNear VisionFar VisionDepth PerceptionHearing
YesAccurateAccurateMinimalModerate

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Not Anticipated

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Not Anticipated

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Not Anticipated

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Not Anticipated

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Not Anticipated

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Anticipated

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Other
 

 

 

About the Company

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Baptist Memorial Health Care