Medical Records Technician Coder III

About the role

Koniag Advisory Business Solutions LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Medical Records Technician Coder III to support KABS and our government customer in Oklahoma, OKC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, paid holidays, paid Vacation, paid sick leave and more. Join Our Team Where Precision, Integrity, and Expertise Matter.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, analyze, and assign diagnostic and procedural codes, abstract clinical information into the computer database, and support determinations regarding appropriate utilization of services and medical necessity for hospital and clinic records, including inpatient, day surgery, observation, emergency room, and ambulatory care encounters.
• Support the integrity of clinical documentation, help ensure compliant reimbursement, and contribute to continuity of patient care by accurately reviewing records, assigning diagnostic and procedural codes, and abstracting key clinical information into the appropriate systems.
• Contribute to documentation quality improvement efforts through accurate review and consistent application of coding rules and standards.
• Maintain required productivity and accuracy standards.
• Support health information management operations to promote efficiency and continuity during peak workloads.
• Communicate professionally with business office staff and other stakeholders regarding coding and reimbursement matters, as directed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency and successful performance in all areas of responsibility.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 or more years of experience in medical coding, medical records, or health information management; or an associate or bachelor degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a related field with 1 or more years of relevant coding experience.
• Completion of an accredited Health Information Management or Medical Coding program.
• Current coding certification such as CCS, CPC, RHIT, or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and related coding systems.
• Understanding of coding guidelines, reimbursement principles, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and coding and encoder applications.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational ability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 or more years of experience in medical coding, medical records, or health information management.
• Associate or bachelor degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a related field.
• Completion of an accredited Health Information Management or Medical Coding program.
• Coding certification such as CCS, CPC, RHIT, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and related coding systems.
• Understanding of coding guidelines, reimbursement principles, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and coding and encoder applications.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational ability.

Skills

• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborative healthcare environment.
• Documentation quality improvement efforts.
• Electronic health record systems.
• Healthcare compliance requirements.
• Medical coding principles.
• Medical records.
• Professionalism.
• Quality assurance.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, paid holidays, paid Vacation, paid sick leave and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We anticipate July 1 as the project kick-off date. During the first few weeks of onboarding and initial training, employees are required to work on site full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT, at: 701 Market Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73114. Core working hours are generally 9:00 a.m. CT to 3:00 p.m. CT, with exact start and end times determined by the Program Manager. Work hours may flex based on client needs.

Security and Compliance Requirements

You must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier II background investigation determination, as required by the Indian Health Service (IHS), as a condition of access to IHS facilities, systems, and data. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all credentialing, fingerprinting, identity proofing, and security processing required by IHS and any other authorized government offices. You must also be able to comply with all applicable medical privacy, records confidentiality, and IT security requirements governing access to patient information and federal systems. In this role, you must adhere to HIPAA, HITECH, the Privacy Act, and all IHS privacy and security policies and procedures. This includes protecting electronic and paper records, using only authorized systems and approved access methods, maintaining workstation and password security, completing required privacy and IT security training, and immediately reporting any suspected privacy breach, security incident, or unauthorized disclosure. Compliance Requirements Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier II background investigation determination, as required by IHS. Must successfully complete all required fingerprinting, identity proofing, credentialing, badge, and access steps. Must complete required privacy, HIPAA, and IT security training within required timeframes and maintain current status thereafter. Must comply with all IHS, HHS, facility, and company privacy, confidentiality, records management, and cybersecurity requirements. Must protect PHI and other sensitive information in both paper and electronic form using required administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. Must immediately report suspected privacy breaches, improper disclosures, security incidents, malware events, lost devices, or unauthorized access. Must use only authorized systems, accounts, devices, software, and remote-access methods. Must maintain workstation, password, and badge security at all times. Must be able to support periodic access reviews, audits, and compliance checks.

Telework Security Requirements

If telework is approved, the employee must maintain a dedicated, private workspace suitable for handling confidential information and must use only authorized equipment, approved connections, and secure access methods. Telework may be suspended or revoked at any time if privacy, security, operational, or contractual concerns arise.

Candidate Documentation and Pre-Employment Submission Requirements

Final candidates will be required to provide documentation and information necessary to support background investigation, credentialing, and access processing, which may include: Government-issued identity documents for identity proofing. Information needed for fingerprinting and background investigation processing. Current address and prior residence history, as requested. Employment history and related verification information, as requested. Professional certification and training documentation, as required. Any other forms or supporting materials required by IHS, HHS, or authorized security officials.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.