What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODER II, MEDICAL RECORDS position at South Georgia Medical Center Health System?
Schedule: 8 HR DAY
Facility: MAIN CAMPUS
Date Posted: Apr 6, 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 : Main Campus
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL RECORDS
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, Mon-Fri 8/5
POSITION SUMMARY:
Analyzes inpatient and; outpatient medical records to assign both ICD-10 and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures. Abstracts pertinent information into hospital information system. Primarily codes all inpatient visits As needed codes outpatient visits including Emergency, Outpatient Surgery, Observations and various clinics. Uses 3M encoder and grouper as well as verifies codes in books. Maintain a productivity log daily. The coder may interact with physicians as well as other health professionals to confirm documentation in the medical record. Maintains a minimum 98% accuracy and 95% productivity rate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Associates Degree from a certified health information technology program preferred with certification as an RHIT preferred.
- Certified Coding Specialist preferred but not required.
- Requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Minimum one year inpatient coding experience preferred, outpatient coding experience considered.
- Flexibility in scheduling.
- Analytical with attention to detail while maintaining ability to make decisions based on available documentation.
- Typing skills for use of computer keyboard.
- Professional communication skills for dealing with physicians and other hospital staff
WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION:
Coder will spend long hours working at a computer terminal. Must be able to see and read names, numbers, and colors. Must be able to withstand high stress levels to meet turnaround times while maintaining accuracy. Must have ability to accurately adjust to using 3 information systems simultaneously, 3M Encoder, Series and HPF record imaging system.
SEE WHAT ALL OF THE HYPE IS ABOUT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DeqKw8xk54