Certified Coder I
Caris Life Sciences
3 hours ago
Remote friendly (Arizona, United States)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
- The Certified Medical Coder I is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Review case documentation to confirm patient demographics and enter insurance information for every case.
- Review completed patient reports to enter appropriate diagnosis codes in accordance with established SOPs and healthcare guidelines.
- Maintain regulatory compliance with applicable requirements (CLIA, NYS, CAP, FDA, ISO, etc.).
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma and completion of a Medical Coding course.
- 0–2 years of experience in medical coding; completion of medical coding courses and certification required.
- Active medical coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA.
- Solid knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Enthusiasm and dedication to meeting group objectives; professional demeanor and ability to maintain positive relationships.
- Ability to work in routine and stressful situations accurately and timely.
- Effective verbal and written communication; attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general Internet use for business.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of healthcare insurance plans.
- Experience in a regulated environment (CLIA, NYS, CAP, FDA, ISO, etc.).
- Significant experience with ICD-10 codes.
- Experience with Level 1 HCPCS and Level 2 HCPCS.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures/regulations.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods.
- Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail; ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.
Training
- Job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions.
Conditions of Employment / Instructions
- Successful completion of pre-employment process, including criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification.
- The Certified Medical Coder I is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Review case documentation to confirm patient demographics and enter insurance information for every case.
- Review completed patient reports to enter appropriate diagnosis codes in accordance with established SOPs and healthcare guidelines.
- Maintain regulatory compliance with applicable requirements (CLIA, NYS, CAP, FDA, ISO, etc.).
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma and completion of a Medical Coding course.
- 0–2 years of experience in medical coding; completion of medical coding courses and certification required.
- Active medical coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA.
- Solid knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Enthusiasm and dedication to meeting group objectives; professional demeanor and ability to maintain positive relationships.
- Ability to work in routine and stressful situations accurately and timely.
- Effective verbal and written communication; attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general Internet use for business.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of healthcare insurance plans.
- Experience in a regulated environment (CLIA, NYS, CAP, FDA, ISO, etc.).
- Significant experience with ICD-10 codes.
- Experience with Level 1 HCPCS and Level 2 HCPCS.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures/regulations.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods.
- Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail; ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.
Training
- Job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions.
Conditions of Employment / Instructions
- Successful completion of pre-employment process, including criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification.