What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Oncology Coder position at UPMC?
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the Divine Providence Campus in Williamsport is currently hiring a full-time Medical Oncology Coder. This position offers a consistent day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will hold a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential and have at least two years of experience in physician coding using Physician CPT and ICD-9. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated oncology team and contribute to accurate, compliant coding that supports high-quality patient care.
This is a hybrid position. The initial phase of employment will require on-site work at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA for several months. After this period, mandatory attendance for monthly meetings and other required on-site sessions will continue. Ideally, the candidate will work minimum one day per week in the office at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, with the remaining time remote.
Responsibilities:
- Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear to ensure accurate code assignment.
- Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Track and report daily volumes and gross revenues.
- Demonstrate SH Service Excellence behaviors—greet patients warmly, treat everyone with respect and dignity, and embody the principles of C.A.R.E.2.
- Perform financial billing for professional, facility, and infusion services.
- Assign and sequence infusion codes according to guidelines from the American Hospital Association and American Medical Association.
- Review records and provide codes to support medical necessity for specific tests as requested by Finance.
- Research pre-bill reports to correct or complete encounters and identify trends affecting billing completion.
- Add appropriate billing codes to the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Take ownership of personal development and continuing education.
- Audit EMR entries to ensure all charges are accurately captured.
- Apply evidence-based practices to ensure quality and safety in daily work.
- Identify and report inefficiencies, unsafe conditions, or potential errors.
- Encourage patient and family involvement in safety-related processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to uphold high standards of quality and safety.
- Report serious events or incidents in accordance with policy.