Coder I, Health Information Management

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices.

And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Coder I Health Information Management is responsible for coding all ED, OP and clinical patient types as directed.

Pay Range

Minimum $33.44 Midpoint $44.32 Maximum $55.18

Experience

Required : Minimum one (1) year of coding experience in a Health Information Management Department.

Education

Required : High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Training

Required : None Required

Specialized Skills

Required : Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills.

Excellent analytical and organization skills; excellent critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office e.

g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Hands-on troubleshooting abilities of complex problems.

Preferred : Knowledge of 3M encoder, SoftMed Abstracting System, and Cerner HER.

Licensure

• Required : Certified Coding Associate -(CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
• Preferred : Registered Health Information Admin (RHIA).

Work Environments - Functional Demand :

Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push / pull 20 lbs. cart.

Physical Activity Requirements :

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use / repetitive motion, Pinching / fine motor activities, Push / Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat / kneel / crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements :

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements :

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement :

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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