FTE/Hours: 1.0 / 80 hours per pay period.
Salary: Typical starting range for the Coding Associate 1 level is $18.90 - $23.62 (based on years of relevant experience). Interested experienced coders may be considered at a higher level position (with a higher wage range).
WHY ASANTE
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Coding Associate 1 is primarily responsible for the coding and abstracting of ancillary/outpatient records pertaining to patient's occasion of service. Standardized coding and classification systems, minimum data sets, data definitions and terminology will be utilized to ensure data is uniformly defined, collected, and verified. The Coding Associate also provides assistance to authorized users to furnish aggregate data and information needed for education, statistical, managerial, reimbursement and performance improvement activities.
This position is 100% Outpatient diagnostic coding (diagnostic ICD-10 coding) to include Imaging, Lab, Wound Care, and other outpatient services.
This is a remote/work from home position. Candidates must reside within the states of Oregon, Washington, and California in order to be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Previous ICD-9-CM and/or CPT coding experience is required. OR, in lieu of previous coding experience, candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled in) a coding certification program MAY be considered. The program must be from either the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Basic computer skills are required
- Some previous coding experience in a medical environment, preferred
- Ability to code ancillary/outpatient, ambulatory surgery, or emergency room E/M professional fee levels accounts and/or CPT coding, preferred
- Previous experience operating computerized encoder software, preferred
Licensure/Certifications
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), preferred
- Please Note: If no certification upon hire, will be required to obtain a certification within one year of hire date.
Other Qualifications
- Ability to solve problems and make sound judgments and decisions
- Ability to extract pertinent information from documents
- Ability to evaluate documentation in the medical record to determine principal and secondary diagnoses to be coded
- Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner with all members of the health care team
What We Offer
- Competitive starting wage
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
- Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
About Asante and Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.