What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coding Associate - Physician Enterprise Revenue Cycle position at Baxter Health?
Certified Coding Associate / $2,500 Sign On Bonus!*
SUMMARY:
The Certified Coding Associate must be able to accurately code and bill physician clinic and hospital claims as required to all government and commercial insurance carries and train others to do so. Must effectively organize and prioritize work to enable them to meet deadlines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: One (1) year insurance Coding/Billing experience preferred, but not required.
Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through AAPC or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P) certification through AHIMA.
Other: Medical terminology, CPT coding and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding knowledge as required for physician billing. A working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, CHAMPUS and other third party payers.
Preferred Education: Associates Degree
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Work Environment:
Office setting, within a clinic environment
* Per Sign On Agreement Policy Requirements
