Certified Medical Records Coder-Outpatient (Swing/Weekend)

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System- Medical Records Department is seeking to fill a Certified Medical Records Coder position.

The incumbents will be responsible for performing advanced coding and abstracting of outpatient medical record entries according to the most current edition of International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification System (ICD-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT); performs other related duties as required.

The Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient classification performs coding and abstracting of a high volume of patient records in the Medical Records Department and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.

The Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient is distinguished from the Certified Medical Records Coder - Inpatient in that the latter requires extensive knowledge of complex code and Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignment.

Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient is required to be well versed in outpatient coding guidelines, the Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) System and CPT Code assignment.
Candidates with acute hospital experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be tested as part of the hiring process.

Work Schedule: 5/40, M-F, Day Shift (rotating holidays required)

Schedule & Availability:
This position requires coverage on weekends, with two days off during the week.

Please ensure you're comfortable with this schedule before applying.

This position requires new hires to work in the office for a minimum of 10 weeks.

Following successful completion of this training period and based on performance, the department may allow a hybrid work schedule that includes a combination of in-office and remote work at the department's discretion.

The incumbent must maintain productivity standards set by the department to be eligible for hybrid work.

Interested candidates must be able to work the following shifts: swing, weekends, and some holidays.

Important Requirement: To be considered for an interview, all candidates must upload a copy of their transcript(s), license(s), and/or certificate(s) as part of the application process.

Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region.

The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level I Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region.

For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.orgExamples of Essential Duties
• Code medical record entries pertaining to diagnoses and procedures according to the most current edition of ICD-CM, and when applicable CPT; enter information into the designated computer system.

• Abstract patient information such as Admission, Discharge and Transfer (ADT), type of surgery, type of anesthesia, and attending physician.

• Query physicians...