What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Physician Coder - Cardiology/GI position at MemorialCare?
Title: Specialty Physician Coder - Cadiology
Location: Fountain Valley, CA (Predominately Remote / Must be located in California)
Department: Document Improvement
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Days (8hr)
Pay Range*: $33.79/hr - $49.00/hr
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Coding Compliance Manager, the Specialty Physician Coder plays a key role in reviewing and analyzing specialty coding and billing for charge processing. This role will be responsible for reviewing and accurately coding office, hospital, and surgical/procedures for reimbursement and ensuring accurate and compliant medical coding for inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic tests, and other medical services rendered to patients. The Specialty Physician Coder will also work with the Coding Compliance Manager on discovered coding trends and irregularities and needed action items.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Proficient in Epic software.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Detail oriented.
The ability to anticipate, research, and resolve problems/strong problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of the healthcare revenue cycle.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate information accurately and clearly.
The ability to manage interpersonal relationships and effectively communicate with clinical partners and fellow business center teams.
Provide excellent customer service and address a moderate amount of incoming email and phone calls.
Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment.
Professional demeanor at all times.
The ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain a safe and orderly work area.
Strong work ethic, honest, and dependable.
Strong personal time management skills.
Be at work and be on time.
Follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Prioritize and multitask.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
MemorialCare believes that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity. This means that MemorialCare does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race (including traits associated with race, such as natural and protective hairstyles), color, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, use of or request for family or medical leave, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, contraceptive and reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected by state, federal or local law.
If you are vision-impaired or have other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at MemorialCare, please contact Human Resources (Long Beach Medical Center: 562-933-1251, Shared Services: 714-377-3261, Orange Coast Medical Center: 714-378-7916, Saddleback Medical Center: 949-452-3633).
Salary : $34 - $49