Inpatient Coder*

Salary : $55,848.00 - $76,835.20 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-13107-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 01/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Inpatient Coderswho abstract and code complex inpatient charts for the Level I Trauma Center using International Coding of Diseases (ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding classifications. Duties include reviewing charts and identifying procedures; abstracting and coding patient charts utilizing ICD-10 and CPT coding classifications; evaluating charts for completeness and accuracy in conformance with current standards and regulations; and contacting hospital staff to complete charts and/or clarify information for coding purposes. ARMC's Health Information Management Department offers exposure to complex cases, and ongoing monthly continuing education relating to industry standards updates.
Official County Title:Health Information Coder II. For more detailed information, refer to the County's job description.
This position comes with an excellent benefits package for the employee and their dependents!
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TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OPTION
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.
To learn more about our hospital click HERE
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.
Certifications:Additional certifications may be required depending on the needs of the department.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both of the following credentials and experience requirements:
CREDENTIALS:
Must possess and maintain one (1)of the following:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

-AND-
EXPERIENCE:
OPTION 1:
Two (2) years of experience (within the past five (5) years) coding inpatient stays in a Level I or II Trauma Center utilizing ICD-10 (International Coding of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding classifications. Indicate the level on supplemental questionnaire.
-OR-
OPTION 2:
Three (3) years of experience (within the past five (5) years) coding inpatient stays in an acute care hospital utilizing ICD-10 (International Coding of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding classifications.
Note: Medical billing is not considered qualifying experience (i.e., experience billing for supplies and services related to routine patient visits such as charge codes or coding from encounter forms).
Desired Qualifications
Experience utilizing an automated encoder or abstracting system is highly desired.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Coding Credentials: Indicate the coding credential(s) you possess:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• None of the above

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Experience: Do you possess two (2) years of full-time experience coding inpatient stays in a Level I or II Trauma Center utilizing ICD-10 (International Coding of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding classifications?

• Yes
• No

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Experience: Do you possess three (3) years of full-time experience coding inpatient stays in an acute care hospital utilizing ICD-10 (International Coding of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding classifications?

• Yes
• No

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Experience: Indicate below the type of coding experience you possess. Check all that apply.

• Acute Care
• Emergency
• Outpatient
• Physician's Office
• None of the above
• Other

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Automated encoder and Abstracting Systems: Describe your experience using automated encoder and abstracting systems. Include the name(s) of the system(s) and how many months/years of experience you have using the system(s). If no experience, indicate N/A.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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