Certified Coder

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

This position is a certified coder who assigns ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures and abstracts the codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass Records Custodian Class.
• Successfully completed and passed Medical Terminology Course.
• Successfully completed and passed ICD-9 (or equivalent) Course.
• Successfully completed and passed CPT-4 (or equivalent) Course.
• 6 months experience in medical records.
• Must be a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder – Hospital based (CPC-H).
• Must have AAPC or AHIMA Certification.
• Able to operate printers, copiers, faxes and shredders.
• Able to use appropriate menus in the Clinical and Financial computer systems.
• Able to use 3M’s Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system.
• Able to type 50 wpm or faster (corrected for errors).

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

• Location:
  
  Bethel
• Department:
  Coding and Data/Charge Entry
• Employment Duration: 80 Full time
• Temporary Status:
  Not Applicable
• Hours per Week: 40
• Minimum Hourly Pay: 21.78
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment or phone  and ask to speak with a recruiter.