Coding Technician in Bolivar, Missouri at Citizens Memorial

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a Coding Technician within our Hospital Coding Department. CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 long-term care facilities, and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, rehab therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the area: Located in the heart of the Ozarks, our main campus is in Bolivar, Missouri, where you'll find a hometown feel and affordable housing options. Enjoy a round of golf, a local college game, or grab a meal at one of many local eateries! Springfield is only 30 minutes away and offers attractions like Big Shots Golf, Bass Pro Shop's Wonders of Wildlife Museum, and Urban Air. Only an hour south is Branson, where you can take in a family-friendly show, visit Silver Dollar City, and experience world-class shopping at the Branson Landing!

About the department: The Hospital Coding Department provides concise and accurate coding of patient encounters for appropriate reimbursement and statistical purposes.

A typical day will include: Performing diagnostic/procedural coding functions of the organization.

• Codes final diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient admission
• Performs abstracting procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient records within three (3) days of service date or patient discharge
• Maintains coding productivity average at targeted level
• Maintains competence in computer applications, including Encoder, Grouper, and other software/hardware equipment related to coding

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an approved Health Information Management/Technology program preferred
• Experience: 3 years of direct coding experience preferred
• Skills: Medical terminology, attention to detail, communication
• Licensure/Certification: Certification through RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for prolonged periods to perform work at a computer

The position is: Full-time, days

Benefits Include:

• Competitive wages
• Annual merit increases
• No cost health insurance option for employee
• Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family
• Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Increased Company Matched Retirement Plan
• Company paid long term disability plan

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Fender at 417-328-6251, or by email at kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com.