Coder, Healthcare Administration, Medical Records

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CODER - $1500 Sign On Bonus

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility)

Gulfport, MS

Join the HIM team as a HIM Coder/Technician and support the medical records department through a variety of coding, clerical, technical, and related support services. Responsible for coding, assembly, and analysis of discharge medical records, reviewing records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations, coding using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPC guidelines, maintaining filing of all loose medical records, assisting with Release of Information, and operating health records indexes and storage retrieval systems.

Ability to multitask and be well organized. The position will be on‑site in the hospital Monday‑Friday.

• Code, assemble, and analyze discharge medical records.
• Review records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Code using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPC guidelines.
• Maintain filing and indexing of medical records.
• Assist with Release of Information and retrieval of paper medical records.
• Perform related clerical and technical support services.

• High school diploma or GED;
  Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.
• Two years post‑high‑school education or equivalent experience in medical records preferred. New graduate eligible.
• Previous experience in coding ICD-10‑CM/PCS‑CM, CPT and HCPCS, preferably in a psychiatric facility.
• Must pass a coding test at 85% or better.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Free basic life insurance.
• Tuition assistance.

Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director
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All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Hospitals and Health Care and Mental Health Care