Coder, Input/Output IV LAK-Medical Records-FT-Day

Coder, Input / Output IV LAK-Medical Records-FT-Day

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Req ID : 90916

Location : Lakewood, California

Division : Medical Center

Department : Medical Records Coders-LAK

Position Type : Full Time

Salary Range Minimum : USD $0.00 / Hr.

Salary Range Maximum : USD $0.00 / Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County.

UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.

Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal / neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center.

UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team Position Summary :

The Coder is responsible for timely review of patient records in order to identify an appropriate selection of codes that will accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness.

Coder is further responsible for ensuring that all data elements required for federal and state reporting are collected and included in the patient's demographic record.

What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications :

• 2 years working experience, or demonstrate competence in coding inpatient, same day surgery, emergency department, outpatient diagnostic medical records or must have adequate training in assigning ICD-10-CM / PCS and CPT codes.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications :

• 2 years' experience as a coder in an acute care hospital
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Physical Requirement :

Must be sighted and able to hear normal phone conversation. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to utilize computer keyboards.

Must be able to sit and / or stand for long periods. Must be able to write legibly. Must be able to speak without impediment.

Conditions of Employment :

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page : https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.

edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.uci.edu / careers-home / jobs / 90916

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