What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Coder - Patient Access position at Providence Health?
Description
Scope of work includes reviewing and coding diagnoses in the electronic medical record (EMR) using ICD-10 coding principles. Ensures diagnosis codes meet optimum specificity standards, are sequenced in a manner that supports the care provided to the patient and conforms to coding conventions and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) and other regulatory requirements. Completes this work in a manner that supports Health Information Management data integrity standards.
Providence is calling for an Associate Coder to work remotely within our footprint states: AK, CA, MT, OR, TX and/or WA.
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years - Experience in a team setting which may include 6 months experience in a clerical or general office setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework/Training - Anatomy/Physiology and Medical Terminology.
- AAPC or AHIMA coding-related credential upon hire.
- Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR), diagnosis coding software, or related application.
Salary Range:
NorCal (Napa, Sonoma)
Min: $26.77, Max: $42.59
Southern California, NorCal (Humboldt) Alaska (Kodiak, Seward, Valdez)
Min: $23.86, Max: $37.96
WA Puget Sound Oregon (Portland) Alaska (Anchorage)
Min: $22.89, Max: $36.41
Oregon (Hood River, Medford, Seaside)
Min: $21.34, Max: $33.95
Eastern Washington (Richland, Spokane, Walla Walla)
Min: $20.37, Max: $32.40
Montana
Min:$18.43, Max: $29.32
Texas
Min:$17.46, Max: $27.77
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
About the Team
Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.
HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing.
We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.
We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
Requsition ID: 179981
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Coding
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Admin Support
Department: 5015 HH PATIENT ACCESS OR
Address: OR Portland 6410 NE Halsey St
Pay Range: $22.89 - $36.41
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Salary : $27 - $43
