DIAGNOSTIC CODER (per diem) 4CD01 (Remote within Maine Optional) - Penobscot Valley Hospital : Job Details

DIAGNOSTIC CODERDEPARTMENT: Health Information PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical. This is an as needed position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absence, and other instances of unfilled shifts. While remote work is an option, the applicant should be located within Maine and able to be in person in Lincoln, ME when requested.JOB FUNCTIONSRemote work option is available 1. Review and process records. 2. Assign codes. 3. Checks for record completeness and distributes record deficiencies appropriately. 4. Sends records to scanning at completion. 5. Answers telephone promptly. 6. Retrieves information requested. 7. Provides customer service support to all visitors of the department as appropriate. 8. Completes statistical reports as advised by the Department Director. 9. Works with PFS on Insurance follow-up. 10. Completes other duties assigned. Quality Improvement Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence. As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital's response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so. Requirements High school graduate. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Training in the assignment of ICD and CPT codes. Medical secretarial training and/or experience in hospital or physician office medical coding. Basic computer and typing skills. Maintaining CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) credentials through AHIMA or AAPC. Able to come in person to PVH in Lincoln, ME when requested. Benefits PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.