Medical Records Coder

Full Job Description

Why Join Contra Costa County?

The Contra Costa Health Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Medical Records Coder position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Finance Department’s Patient Accounting Unit located in Martinez, CA.

Medical Records Coders perform complex and varied medical records work that includes organizing and evaluating medical records for completeness and accuracy while performing other related work as required.

Patient Accounting handles all billing for Health Services clinics, the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), and all County Medical, Mental Health, and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AODs) clinics.

Patient Accounting bills Medi-Cal, Medicare, commercial insurance (HMO, PPO, and Federal), and self-pay for outpatient and inpatient care.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Detail Oriented. You will be responsible for accurately coding and abstracting sensitive information
• A strong communicator. You must communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• A team player. You will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team
• Dependable. You will be responsible for day-to-day assignments, staying updated about all regulation changes, and participating in on-going training

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Assigning ICD diagnostic and procedure codes
• Assigning CPT and HCPCS codes with appropriate modifiers
• Identifying and coding the Provider(s) who ordered or provided services
• Abstracting other data as required by OSHPD
• Abstracting charting deficiencies on closed medical records
• Medical claim auditing

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be a part of a strong and supportive leadership team
• You will have room to grow with possible advancement opportunities
• Your work will directly benefit revenue to allow more services and programs for our community
• Excellent employee benefits and retirement!

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Constant changes in rules and regulations may be challenging
• Approval processes may slow down the workflow
• Problem-solving issues may be overwhelming

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations

Qualifications

Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

OR

Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder-Associate (CPC-A),
or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital- Associate (CPC-H-A) or Certified Professional Coder-Payer- Associate (CPC-P-A), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

OR

Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Outpatient Coder-Hospital (COC), or Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

OR

Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Certification issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) AND six (6) months of experience (or its equivalent) abstracting and coding medical data in a hospital setting, medical office, outpatient clinic or managed care organization (i.e., HMO).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in Behavioral Health Coding
• Experience with HCC coding trends
• Familiarity with the revenue cycle process
• Extensive Experience with the EPIC billing system

Additional Information

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application.

Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, candidates will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire, which will be used for the training and experience evaluation.

Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated.

The questionnaire is designed to measure candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Medical Records Coder classification. (Weighted 100%).

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org.

For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.

If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County.

If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.

Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.

Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.