Coding Technician in Ashtabula, Ohio at Ashtabula County Medical Center

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • High school graduate or equivalent. Experience with electronic medical records preferred. Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology. Must be able to communicate in a professional manner.

• Required Length and Type of Experience

  • One year of coding experience in an acute care setting, preferred.

• Required Licensure or Certification

  • Registered health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.), Accredited Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.), Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.), Certified Professional Coder (C.P.C.), Certified Coding Associate (C.C.A.) or coding certificate from a college program required.

• Required Physical and Environmental Demands

  • Walking, bending, lifting, spends considerable amount of time sitting at a computer terminal. Ability to read and comprehend medical records.

GENERAL SUMMARY

• To accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes based on medical record documentation. Work independently or in a group. Correctly communicating necessary information to payors in compliance with governmental rules and regulations for reimbursement purposes is high priority. Coders must have critical thinking skills.

• Competitive salary package
• Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
• Accident & critical illness insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer