JOB The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System- Medical Records Department is seeking Certified Medical Records Coders. 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)This position will offer a hybrid schedule, which will include working in the office and remotely from home at the department's discretion. The incumbent must be able to maintain an acceptable productivity standard set forth by the department. Interested candidates must be able to work the following shifts: swing, weekends, and some holidays. 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.org HIGHLY IMPORTANT – ALL CANDIDATES MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPT(S), LICENSE(S), AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S) BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Examples 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 when assistance is needed for proper identification of codes for diagnoses or procedures; communicate with physicians and others involved in the treatment of patients as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Veterans’ Preference: The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf Employment Documents: Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or (NACES) Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). What’s Next?The position is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the County of Riverside's RUHS-Medical Center may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.Application PeriodBASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter: Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org or call 951-955-5893.
