ER Coder Job at St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center Phoenix, AZ 85013

Overview

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY

Enter and monitor daily charges to ensure accuracy and compliance, track documentation and assign codes via the CDM for outpatient services including, but not limited to the emergency department, urgent care clinics, radiation oncology, infusion services, radiology departments and other hospital based clinics. May also assist with billing edits and auditing as needed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

High school graduate/GED or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Typing speed of 65 wpm and 225 kpm (10 key)
Must possess certified Coding Credentials CCS, CPC, or CCA.
Ability to work independently and coordinate issues with Medical record/HIM and ER department
Excellent communication skills
General office skills
Personal computer operations, encoder software, word processing software, and health information management software applications
Able to work in a fast pace environment.

PREFERRED

Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, English composition or equivalent training/experience.
Minimum of one (1) year acute care hospital DRG coding experience.
3M or other encoder experience.
1-2 years experience in billing or hospital/physician based coding.



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