HIM Coder - Outpatient, Fully Remote

Chicago

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Rush University. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice. **Job Description** Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Medical Records **Work Type:** Fully Remote Full Time (Total FTE 1.0) **Shift:** Shift 1 **Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). **Pay Range:** $29.36 - $47.79 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. **Summary** Accurately and independently makes decisions based on specialized knowledge and standard protocol. This includes, but is not limited to coding inpatient and outpatient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. **Other Information** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: High School (GED) required RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification required **Minimum 3 Years Experience In Medical Record Coding Required** Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role Cooperates well with others Competent attention to detail and accuracy Proficient with computer use and software applications Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail. **Responsibilities** * Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail * Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail * Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required * Maintains a log of work performed * Completes other assigned duties as directed by management Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. **Position** HIM Coder - Outpatient, Fully Remote **Location** US:IL:Chicago **Req ID** 22144 If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com