1.0 FTE (40 hrs/wk); Monday - Friday, business hours. This is a remote working position. However, the selected candidate must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin and have the ability to work onsite in St. Paul, MN as needed. Same day surgery coding experience preferred!
Reviews a patient's medical records after a visit or procedure to translate information into appropriate diagnostic, and procedural codes that insurers use to process claims.
Compensation & Benefits:
The hourly wage for this opportunity is $23.57/hour to $35.35/hour, with a median wage of $29.46/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for 0.5 FTE and above.
Required Qualifications:

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CCA with a minimum of 4 years of experience and manager approval

• Must maintain credentials throughout employment

Preferred:

• ICD-10: 1-year coding experience
• Medical Field: 1-year experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Coder must have proficient knowledge in medical terminology and codes, hospital policies, and government regulations.
• Must have clear communication and active listening skills to interact with a diverse staff and diverse functions.
• Position requires problem solving skills for both straightforward and complex coding concerns.
• Must be well-versed in conflict management and stay level-headed and positive during stressful situations.
• Must have an attention to detail in order to accurately identify coding and billing errors.
• As an independent worker, this position requires organizational and time management skills to maintain workload and productivity. Must be able to adapt to an ever-changing role with evolving responsibilities.
• Coder must be able to collaborate with others and work as a team. Must be proactive in setting up oneself for success to ensure tasks get done on time and with minimal supervision.

Gillette Children's is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children's is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.
Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)