Certified Medical Records Coder-Outpatient (Swing/Weekend)

About The Position

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System- Medical Records Department is seeking to fill multiple Certified Medical Records Coder positions. The incumbents will be responsible for performing advanced coding and abstracting of outpatient medical record entries according to the most current edition of International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification System (ICD-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT); performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Code medical record entries pertaining to diagnoses and procedures according to the most current edition of ICD-CM, and when applicable CPT; enter information into the designated computer system.
• Abstract patient information such as Admission, Discharge and Transfer (ADT), type of surgery, type of anesthesia, and attending physician.
• Query physicians when assistance is needed for proper identification of codes for diagnoses or procedures; communicate with physicians and others involved in the treatment of patients as needed.

Requirements

• One year of medical record coding experience in an acute care setting using ICD-CM and CPT coding, or outpatient, or Emergency Room coding. (Experience must have been within the last two years.)

Qualifications

• Possession of current valid certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P); or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by American Health Information Management Association; or Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
• Knowledge of: ICD-CM and CPT classification coding systems; the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology and the study of diseases; standard clerical office procedures and equipment including Windows-based software use.
• Ability to: Utilize the ICD-CM classification system to code medical record entries either by use of coding books or encoder product; abstract pertinent information from medical records; follow oral and written instructions; operate PC with Windows software, coding software and abstract package; effectively communicate technical information to medical and administrative personnel; maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

None specified in the job posting.

Pay

Not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

This position requires coverage on weekends, with two days off during the week. Please ensure you’re comfortable with this schedule before applying. This position requires new hires to work in the office for a minimum of 10 weeks. Following successful completion of this training period and based on performance, the department may allow a hybrid work schedule that includes a combination of in-office and remote work at the department’s discretion. The incumbent must maintain productivity standards set by the department to be eligible for hybrid work.

Pre-Employment

• To be considered for an interview, all candidates must upload a copy of their transcript(s), license(s), and/or certificate(s) as part of the application process.
• To be considered for an interview, all candidates must meet the following requirements: possess a current valid certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P); or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by American Health Information Management Association; or Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, Please contact at Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org or 951.955.5893 . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.