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STUDENT CODING SPECIALIST - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT at East Alabama Medical Center – OPELIKA, Alabama

East Alabama Medical Center
OPELIKA, Alabama, 36801, United States
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About This Position

  • EAMC MISSION

    • At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.
  • POSITION SUMMARY
    • This position is responsible for thorough review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results applicable to extract data and appropriately apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Interacts as needed with internal customers to include but not limited to hospital staff, physicians and their offices, and other revenue cycle team members. The Coding Student will be expected to meet all classwork, clinical, classroom simulation and any other requirements for the Coding Program.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
    • Minimum Education
      • Unconditional admission to Wallace State Community College
      • Receipt of completed application for admission to CCS-Certified Coding Specialist program by June 1st
      • A minimum of 17 ACT composite score (National or Residual)
      • High School diploma or GED
      • A minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA for students with prior college courses

    • Minimum Experience
      • N/A

    • Required Registration/License/Certification
      • Certification from AHIMA or AAPC within a year of placement.

    • Preferred Education
      • N/A

    • Preferred Experience
      • N/A

    • Preferred Registration/License/Certification
      • N/A

    • Other Requirements
      • Knowledge of medical terminology.
      • Demonstrate excellent organizational, computer, written and oral communication skills.
      • Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office knowledge skills.
      • Strong time management and critical thinking skills.

Job Location

OPELIKA, Alabama, 36801, United States

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