One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital management companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing since its inception to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenues of $10 billion and 83,000 employees. In 2018, UHS was recognized for the eighth consecutive year as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2017, ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of American's Top 500 Public Companies.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a short 10-minute drive to the ocean front. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. The hospital is accessible 24 hours a day for admissions, and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network. Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis and partial hospitalization. Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center currently has an opening for a full time Health Information Management Coder.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health Information (Coder) participates as an integral member of the records management team by ensuring the quality maintenance of patient information/medical records, within all laws, rules and regulations of federal and state licensing agencies, and TJC standards for the quality of patient care. The Health Information Coder has the primary responsibility of assigning accurate ICD-10-CM codes upon patient discharge (inpatient and outpatient). Use of 3M-encoder is preferred. Communicates with physicians for any related coding questions. This position will also have Health Information Analyst responsibility for carrying out activities of the Health Information Management Department in the maintenance of all patient medical records. 

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment 
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off 
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan 
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries! 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from a medical records program preferred; high school graduate or equivalent required.
• RHIT, RHIA or CCS preferred and/or other coder specialist certifications.
• At least one (1) to 5 years’ inpatient/outpatient coding and healthcare management/medical records experience preferred. At least 1 year of behavioral health hospital experience preferred. 

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. 

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