Job description
This is a remote role
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as a professional medical coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of coding experience for physician practices, with various E&M specialties. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, and extremely driven.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Minimum 3 years of coding experience
Extensive coding in multiple specialties including: medical oncology, primary care specialties, hospitalists, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
Sound knowledge of medical terminology
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
Excellent customer service skills
Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic
Job Duties:
Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
Stay updated with new coding rules as codes routinely change
Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
Prepare coding reports for customers and Coding Services Manager
Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
Meet and maintain department production and quality standards
Certification Requirements:
CPC or CCS-P required
CHONC, CEMC preferred
About AAPC:
AAPC (www.aapc.com) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing training, certification, and solutions association in healthcare.
AAPC Values:
DRIVEN | Self-starts and stays highly motivated to achieve ambitious goals. Shares contagious energy and enthusiasm liberally. Takes initiative without always being directed. Demonstrates confidence in decision-making and effectively balances autonomy and authority with accountability.
HUMBLE | Learns, adapts, and improves relentlessly. Seeks feedback without insecurity and implements coaching. Recognizes others' contributions gratefully. Approaches work and relationships with an abundance mentality. Places the needs of others above self.
TRANSPARENT| Integrity-centered, honest, truthful, and trustworthy in all aspects of work. Keeps commitments to external and internal parties. Holds self strictly accountable, valuing the trust placed in them by others.
SUPPORTIVE | Empowers and uplifts others. Listens actively and responds with empathy and understanding. Prioritizes well-being and growth of team members and customers ahead of own interest. Faces challenges together, believing in collective strength and unity.
INNOVATIVE | Entrepreneurial spirit with a scrappy mentality. Dreams big, sees opportunity, pursues full potential, and finds ways to accomplish the impossible. Rolls up sleeves and does real work. Works quickly, intelligently, and flexibly.
What we Offer
Compensation commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
401(k) retirement plan
Remote/virtual-office consideration
AAPC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.