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Medical Records Coder – Health Information Management (HIM)
Location: Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p
Make a Difference Every Day
At Uvalde Memorial Hospital, every detail matters when it comes to delivering exceptional patient care — including the accuracy and integrity of our medical records. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Records Coder who is passionate about precision, compliance, and supporting the healthcare team behind the scenes.
In this role, you will play an essential part in ensuring that diagnoses and procedures are accurately translated into medical codes that support patient care documentation, hospital operations, and billing processes. Your work helps maintain the integrity of our medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven healthcare team where your expertise helps keep our hospital running smoothly and efficiently.
In This Role, You Will
If you are detail-oriented, motivated by accuracy, and passionate about supporting healthcare from behind the scenes, we would love to meet you.
Location: Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p
Make a Difference Every Day
At Uvalde Memorial Hospital, every detail matters when it comes to delivering exceptional patient care — including the accuracy and integrity of our medical records. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Records Coder who is passionate about precision, compliance, and supporting the healthcare team behind the scenes.
In this role, you will play an essential part in ensuring that diagnoses and procedures are accurately translated into medical codes that support patient care documentation, hospital operations, and billing processes. Your work helps maintain the integrity of our medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven healthcare team where your expertise helps keep our hospital running smoothly and efficiently.
In This Role, You Will
- Review inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
- Ensure coding is completed in a timely manner while maintaining high accuracy standards.
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation when needed.
- Serve as a resource for staff regarding coding questions and best practices.
- Help maintain compliance with state, federal, and hospital regulations.
- Protect patient confidentiality and ensure HIPAA standards are upheld.
- Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with coding updates and regulations.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One year of hospital or clinic coding experience preferred.
- Certification required within two years of employment (CCS, CIC, or COC).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain coding accuracy.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.
- You’ll be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to serving our community.
- Your work directly supports patient care and hospital operations.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification growth.
- Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A supportive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
If you are detail-oriented, motivated by accuracy, and passionate about supporting healthcare from behind the scenes, we would love to meet you.