Job Abstract

Job Opening ID

2024-197293

Facility

Medical Office Building 2

Department

Corporate Coding

Work Schedule

7:00am-3:00pm

Category

Medical Records

Job Status

Full-Time

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Hospital Coder III. This is a fully remote (full time, work from home) position; video conferencing and attendance onsite are required as directed by Corporate Coding Leadership. Abstracts and codes medical data at the Certified Hospital Coder III level. This coder’s primary responsibilities are related to all inpatient accounts as assigned. Team members receive training upon hire through the education team or other team specific onboarding plan. Supervisors monitor the progress of the team members, assisting the team member to achieve productivity and accuracy expectations. Additional training may be provided to the team member as needed for new topics or areas of concern that are identified for the team member. All applicants receive assessments prior to scheduling interviews. These assessments evaluate knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding as appropriate. Overtime maybe required as dictated by organizational business needs.

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At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. The Certified Hospital Coder III (CHC III) team member who does not have experience, and the CHC III team member who does have experience, would be required to complete training provided by the education team.
  
• Experience: Zero years of experience with RHIA or RHIT, or minimum of three years' experience with acute inpatient (acute or physician) coding with a CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, COC, CIC, CRC; required.
  
• Additional skills required: Knowledge in ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT coding classification system, including diagnosis and procedure selection, coding sequencing, and hierarchical condition code capture. Advanced level Medical Terminology. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology knowledge. Basic computer skills including data entry, email, and windows-based software navigation. Able to work independently, utilize coding resources, and follow departmental guidelines for problem resolution. Effective verbal and written communication and strong customer service skills. Capacity to work overtime during times of unusually high volume or unusual need as workload demands. Ability to drive/travel to multiple locations as needed. Physical Demands - visual acuity with ability to work in a seated position viewing computer screen for extended periods of time; hand/wrist/finger dexterity with frequent keyboard/mouse use. Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time. Organization and prioritization skills for effective workload and time management. Positive attitude and teamwork approach to all activities.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".