HIM Coder - Full Time - Mount Desert Island Hospital : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionSummary:Assigns ICD-9CM and/or ICD-10 CM, and CPT codes for all patient encounters. Assigns ICD-10 PCS for all inpatient hospital encounters.Possible for remote work in these states ONLY. ME, FL, SC & TN.Benefits:MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.EEO Statement:MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.RequirementsEducation, Training or Certifications Required:

Minimum - High School or GED with certificate of medical terminology training and/or Anatomy and Physiology.

Preferred - AHIMA certification as CCS, or AHIMA registration as RHIT or RHIA.

Experience Required:

Minimum -1-3 years coding experience in an acute care setting.

Preferred - 5+ years coding experience in acute care facility with specialty units.

Special Requirements:Cognitive Requirements:

Emotional maturity and good people skills required.

Must possess analytical and problem solving skills.

Physical Demands:

Visual concentration due to use of VDT (approximately 60-75% of the time).

Extended periods of sitting.

Environment:

Noisy environment - (slave printers x 8).

Extreme heat year-round (department located above live steam line running to mechanical room).