Inpatient Coder II - Remote

Inpatient Coder II - Remote ( MUST LIVE IN Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, or Iowa)

Join an esteemed health organization renowned for its commitment to superior patient care and medical innovation. Our client excels in integrating advanced medical practices and research, supported by a skilled team of professionals and a strong partnership with a leading medical research university.

Operating across a major metropolitan area, their facilities are celebrated for exceptional nursing and patient care.

The Inpatient Coder will play a crucial role in our client’s health information management team, focusing on the precision and integrity of inpatient coding.

This position requires a detail-oriented professional who enhances coding quality, ensures compliance, effectively communicates with clinical staff, and keeps abreast of industry standards.

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a high-performing team in a prestigious healthcare environment.

This Role Offers :

• Generous tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs, supporting both full-time and part-time employees in their educational and professional growth.
• An annual allocation for professional development, encouraging continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Attractive salary packages complemented by yearly performance-based raises and bonuses
• Extensive paid time off, including holiday pay, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Focus :

• Accurately code inpatient records in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring adherence to the latest guidelines and regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives to maintain the highest standards of coding accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in educating clinical staff on coding practices and documentation requirements to enhance the accuracy of medical records.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in medical coding, including updates to regulations and breakthroughs in technology.

Skill Set :

• Three or more years of inpatient coding proficiency in a bustling health facility, with a preference for backgrounds in educational hospital settings.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is essential.

Dual certification or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) / Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credentials are highly preferred .

• Active membership with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is required .
• A minimum of an associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field is preferred , with a strong emphasis on continuous professional development.
• Preference will be given to individuals boasting four years of inpatient coding expertise, especially those with experience in academic or teaching hospitals.

About Blue Signal :

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