What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Medical Coding Specialist (on-site) position at Memorial Health Care Systems?
Memorial Health Care Systems is proud to be recognized as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for 2026, and we are currently seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Health Information Medical Coding Specialist to join our team.
This is a full-time, onsite position, working Monday through Friday in a professional office setting.
Position Summary
The Health Information Medical Coding Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring accurate and compliant coding of patient records. This position is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with established national coding standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes based on clinical documentation
- Perform comprehensive reviews of closed clinical records across multiple levels of care
- Ensure compliance with national coding standards and regulations
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Maintain timely and accurate reporting for:
- Internal hospital metrics
- External regulatory and statistical reporting requirements
- Analyze and interpret complex medical records with precision and attention to detail
Qualifications
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Education/Experience:
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
- 3–6 months of related experience and/or training; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
- Ability to interpret clinical documentation across varying levels of care
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future:
- Competitive wages
- High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employer HSA contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement plan with immediate employer match
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Onsite childcare
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Employer-paid:
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Wellness Center discount
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