Job Description
Responsibilities
The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada.
Starting with in 9, the Valley Health System has grown to include , ,and
Benefit Highlights :
- Comprehensive education and training center
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
Job Description : Responsible for preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and operations according to accepted classification
systems and maintaining indices according to established policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education : Graduate as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or a Certified Coding
Specialist (CCS) from an approved program by the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA)or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Minimum of
five (5) years direct work experience may be substituted for credentialing courses.
Experience : Minimum 2 years experience. Credentialed and have the ability to code either OP / ER / ASC
and / or Inpatient charts; or, no credentials but has the ability to code both Inpatient,
Outpatient, ER & ASC charts proficiently
Technical Skills : Computer proficiency, analytical skills, ICD 9-CM / CPT coding knowledge.
License / Certification : RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC preferred.
Other : Demonstrated knowledge of coding procedures, extensive reimbursement system knowledge,
written and verbal communication skills. Must possess knowledge of medical terminology,
anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.