Remote Contract Coding Opportunities for Inpatient Coders at Worcester

Job Description

Remote Contract Coding Opportunities for Experienced and CredentialedInpatient Coders (Full-Time Hours)

Number of Opportunities: 4 FT
Type of Assignment: Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6+ months
Facility Size: Level 1 Teaching/Trauma Facility
Case Mix: Inpatient Charts including: Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac, Moms/Babies, NICU, Vascular, Open Heart, Kidney Transplants, Stabbing, MVAs. No burns.
Systems: Highland, 3M HDM, Sorian. Dual screens required.
Productivity: 2 charts/hour
Compensation: Hourly Pay Rate (Negotiable)

Job Requirements
EDUCATION

• Must have successfully completed an approved coding program OR
• Must be a graduate of a Health Information Management program.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have three years of coding experience in an acute care hospital environment. Experience must be specific to the area of placement i.e. inpatient coding, outpatient surgical coding or observation coding.

CERTIFICATION
Must be certified through the American Health Information Management Association as one of the following:

• Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)

Must be certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders as one of the following:

• Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

SKILLS

• Must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of coding and abstracting skills.
• Must score a minimum of 80% on a pre-employment coding test. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement (Medicare and Medicaid) principles.
• Must have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, the human disease process, anatomy and physiology.
• Must be able to demonstrate good organizational and leadership skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software applications including MS Office.

COMFORCE: Global Staffing Solutions
COMFORCE, an operating company of ACS Group, is a leading global provider of staffing and workforce solutions. COMFORCE specializes in temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct placements of highly qualified IT, telecom, engineering, healthcare and business professionals. The companys commitment to continuous improvement drives its vision to be the number one workforce solutions provider in each sector COMFORCE services.

Job Requirements

 
Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Worcester, Company: COMFORCE Corporation.