Health Information Management Coder I (Remote) - NorthBay Healthcare : Job Details

At NorthBay Health, the Coder I is a member of the Health Information Management Team responsible for converting diagnoses and procedures for emergency and outpatient cases into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes in an accurate and timely manner. The Coder I can understand the clinical content of the health record and utilize an EHR system/encoder to perform job duties. Abstracts demographic and physician data to meet both internal and regulatory requirements for reporting utilizing the hospitals abstracting system. All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations, and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD, CMS, HCAI, and NorthBay Health coding guidelines.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certification: Requires one of the following credentials: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) in good standing.

Experience:

• Two or more years of experience coding ICD-10/CPT in an HIM department in an acute care hospital is preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records/encoder systems required.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology; medical terminology, disease process, reimbursement methodologies (DRGs, HCCs, APCs); and the conventions, rules, guidelines for current coding classification (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS).
• Understanding of the clinical content of health records.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software use in a business context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel).
• Ability and desire to meet metrics upon training; idle time is monitored.
• Technically savvy, with the ability to learn software and troubleshoot equipment.
• Must have a private, distraction-free workspace for HIPAA compliance.
• Webcam training will be used frequently for team engagement.

Internet Requirements: Must have high-speed internet with at least 125 Mbps download speed. Please test your internet prior to applying or be willing to upgrade if necessary.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates the True North values: Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.

Hours of Work: Days, Monday through Friday, as assigned based on business needs.

Compensation: $48 to $58 per hour, based on experience.

About Us:

At NorthBay Health, our valuesNurturing Care, Own It, Respect, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellenceguide our commitment to exceptional care. We foster a collaborative culture where every team member is valued and empowered. Located in Solano County, we are dedicated to delivering advanced medicine, investing in modern facilities, and collaborating with leading clinical institutions to manage complex cases. Join us in our pursuit of excellence and our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for our community.