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.

• This position accurately assigns diagnostic and procedural codes to ophthalmic services, ensuring compliance with coding regulations and guidelines. Collaborating with healthcare teams, they resolve coding discrepancies, stay updated on industry changes, and participate in audits. They provide coding support to billing teams, utilize electronic health records and coding software, and contribute to departmental success and quality improvement initiatives.

• Minimum Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
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  Minimum Experience
  • Less than 6 months of professional coding experience
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  Required Registration/License/Certification
  • Certification from AHIMA or AAPC (Apprentices will not be considered)
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  Preferred Education
  • Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology
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  Preferred Experience
  • 6 months or greater
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  Preferred Registration/License/Certification
  • CCS, CPC
  • COPC (Certified Ophthalmology Coder)
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  Other Requirements
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, computer, written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office knowledge skills.
  • Must possess working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic.
  • Strong time management and critical thinking skills.