Coding Associate 2

Coding Associate 2

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Starting Wage: $24.80-$34.11 per hour, depending on experience

Please note: This is a remote position. Candidates will be required to have reliable broadband internet and personal cell phone service. Remote work may include online training and working during Pacific Standard business hours.

Position Summary

The Coding Associate 2 is responsible for the coding and abstracting of ancillary/outpatient records, including ambulatory surgery and emergency room records pertaining to the patient's occasion of service. Standardized coding and classification systems, minimum data sets, data definitions, and terminology will be utilized to ensure data is uniformly defined, collected, and verified. They also provide assistance to authorized users to furnish aggregate data and information needed for education, statistical, managerial, reimbursement, and performance improvement activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in E/M coding and experience in taking documentation and assigning the initial and appropriate codes (not only validating codes).

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of ancillary/outpatient coding- with the ability to code ambulatory surgery, observation, or ED, including CPT coding, is required.

Required Certifications

One of the following certifications is required:

• CCA/CCP-A: Certified Coding Associate
• CPC/CPC-A: Certified Professional Coder
• CIC: Certified Inpatient Coder
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician
• RHIA: Registered Health Information Associate
• In lieu of CCA or CPC, may qualify with higher-level coding education or certification (CCS, RHIT, or RHIA). CCS supersedes CCA, so CCA will lapse if CCS is obtained.

Preferred Certifications

• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician
• RHIA: Registered Health Information Associate

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to solve problems and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from documents.
• Ability to evaluate documentation in the medical record to determine principal and secondary diagnoses to be coded.
• Ability to work and communicate positively and cooperatively with all members of the health care team.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.