Coder 4 (REQ 3398)

This Coder 4 position is located in our Health Information Management department.

Hours: 

This is a full-time benefited position, 40 hours per week, day shift, 8 hours per day.  

Starting Salary: 

$36.89 – $48.49/hr  Rate of pay range quoted is for 5-30 years of experience, rate is higher with more years of experience, PLUS shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends.

What you'll do:

• The Medical Records Coder 4 reviews the contents of outpatient, inpatient and Long Term Care records identifying appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPC II and CPT codes to the highest specificity using appropriate coding guidelines, thus ensuring all coded records meet SPH, State and Federal requirements. 
• Ambulatory, outpatient, inpatient and Long Term Care coding is performed in a timely and accurate manner to meet ethical standards, compliance audits, and appropriate statistical and disease indices data collection requirements.
• The Medical Records Coder 4 is in contact with a variety of people throughout the normal course of a day. 
• The Medical Records Coder 4 performs duties in support of the hospital mission and in accordance with established departmental and facility policies.

What you'll need:

• A two-year Associate of Applied Science degree or completion of the AHIMA independent study programs is preferred.
• Must possess applicable AAPC or AHIMA coding certifications.
• A minimum of five (5) years coding experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of coding/classification systems appropriate for inpatient and outpatient services. These include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medicine, emergency room, outpatient surgery, observation, general medicine/surgery, dental, orthopedics, obstetrics and newborn and specialty services.
•  Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Incumbent must also be able to manage multiple concurrent tasks with exceptional organizational skills.
• The position requires keyboarding skills, and knowledge of various computer applications including, but not limited to: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and graphic presentation software. Must be able to operate general office machines including personal computer, FAX machine and photocopier.

What you'll get: 

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance,
• Up to $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account w/health insurance,
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation Time and Sick Time,
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year,
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement - up to $400 per year,
• Annual Retention Bonus,
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match!
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance,
• Student Loan Forgiveness,
• Tuition Reimbursement, 
• Bereavement Leave - up to 40 hours,
• In-House Workout Facility and much more!

About Us:

South Peninsula Hospital is a 22 bed critical access hospital (CAH), with an attached 28 bed long term care facility, and a variety of clinics. We provide care close to home for the southern Kenai Peninsula. We have been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide.

Homer, Alaska, is a seaside town nestled on the shores of beautiful Kachemak Bay, offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Homer is on the road system, and a four to five hour drive from Anchorage. If you are looking for community, adventure, culture, scenery or solitude, you'll find all of that and more here!

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Hanh Stephens, HR Senior Recruiter, in the Human Resources Department at South Peninsula Hospital, at 907-235-0256 or email hstephens@sphosp.org.