Job description

For over 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to all San Diegans. With more than 2,500 employees spread throughout more than 50 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves.

The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, FHCSD is looking for people like you.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Coder Apprentice to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately codes records using ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT coding rules and guidelines, within the timeframe established by department.
• Accurately codes records using ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT coding rules and guidelines, within the timeframe established by department.
• Assists and confers with other coders and supervisor concerning any problem records.
• Tracks open/close encounter reports to ensure that all patients seen in the clinic are properly coded.
• Assists clinic staff with coding questions and issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Updates coding books with changes as they occur.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Medical Record Technology preferred
• Some medical coding experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED Equivalent
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• CPC or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.
• Hospital Outpatient Experience Highly Preferred
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer literacy (i.e., use system to manage and schedule appointments, access electronic medical record information).

Rewards

• Job type: Regular Full Time
• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits (See below link)
• Retirement Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts, Wellness Programs and Other Benefits

FHCSD was founded by community advocates working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92102

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