Physician Coding Assistant
Job ID:
R137503
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$22.10 – $33.10
Location:
Remote
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Day
- Assists with clerical functions of work queue related work to include: Charge Review, Claim Edit, Follow Up, Charge Entry and Reconciliation functions, and any project or work tasks deemed appropriate by a Lead, Supervisor or other authorized Certified Coding team member
- Assists with clerical functions of work related for all areas of the coding department which include but may not be limited to, Coding Rejections, Production, Support, Systems, Research and Quality.
- Adheres to organization and departmental guidelines, policies and protocols.
- Meets then exceeds departmental quality and production standards.
- Perform all duties as assigned by leadership.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- None Required.
Education Required:
- High School Graduate.
- Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
Experience Required:
- No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills.
- Excellent analytical skills, with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.
- Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Exposed to a normal office environment.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to continuously concentrate.
- Position may be required to travel to other sites; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Health Information at Advocate Aurora
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
