Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care Surgical Specialties

Job Summary

Responsible to review the health record, electronic reports, and other reporting tools to identify conditions treated and the services provided to each patient. Utilize the appropriate coding systems (ICD‑9‑CM, CPT, HCPCS) to accurately code diagnoses, services, and procedures performed by physicians and other providers performing billable services.

• Location:
  
  US:
  
  PA:
  
  Hershey
• Work Type:
  Full Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Shift: Days
• Hours:
  
  Days

• High school diploma required.
• Certification as a Professional Coder or successful completion of a similar certification program or 2 years Revenue Cycle experience required.
• Successful completion of a coding certification program is recommended within 2 years of hire date.

• Ability to analyze and enter data required.
• Word processing skills required.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.

• One year of professional coding experience preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder or similar certification preferred.

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