What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODER I, REVENUE CYCLE MEDICAL GROUP position at South Georgia Medical Center Health System?
Schedule: 8 HR DAY
Facility: PT FINANCIAL SVCS
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2026
Description
WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH
Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.
Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.
Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.
Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH
SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going intoâ including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:
- Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee discounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
JOB LOCATION : SGMC Patient Financial Services
DEPARTMENT: REVENUE CYCLE MEDICAL GROUP
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8-5
POSITION SUMMARY:
Codes and abstracts ICD-9 and CPT codes for Diagnosis and Procedures on ambulatory visits. Uses 3M encoder and grouper as well as verifies codes in books. The coder will maintain a productivity log daily. The coder may interact with physicians as well as other health professionals.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Certified Coding Specialist preferred, experience considered.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and ICD-9-CM and CPT required.
- Minimum one year outpatient Medical Records coding experience required.
- Typing skills helpful for use of computer keyboard. Good communication skills essential.
WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION:
Coder may spend long hours working at computer terminal. Must be able to see and read names, numbers, and colors. The Coder is subject to high stress levels. The Coder uses three systems simultaneously, 3M, HIS and HPF.
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