CornerStone Staffing is hiring for a Medical Coding Specialist.

Work for one of the largest independent specialty pharmacies that specializes in rare diseases and cancer medications.

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L ocation: The Woodlands, TX ** REMOTE**

Pay: $28-30 (based on experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8am-5pm)

Must have CPC and CRC Certification

The Healthcare Customer Support Representative is an important role in the Pharmacy Operations and is responsible for handling heavy inbound calls. The ideal candidate is a well-spoken, enthusiastic, and organized person with the ability to provide high level of customer service to our patients, clinicians, and clients.

Job Description:

Abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate ICD 9 CM and/or CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures. Analyzes, enters and manipulates database, confirms appropriate DRG assignments. Knowledge in ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding required.

CAREER LEVEL DESCRIPTION: Experienced, fully competent in own area covering a wide range of tasks. Completes own role independently or with minimal supervision.

KNOWLEDGE : Complete understanding of the general and technical aspects of the job. PROBLEM COMPLEXITY: Provides resolutions to a wide range of problems. Job requires judgement within defined policies and practices.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & TYPICAL EXPERIENCE OR EQUIV. COMBINATION: Works with limited autonomy and under moderate direction. Routine work requires no direction. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.

Education/Training Certified Coder
Minimum of 90% accuracy required
Minimum of 50 charts per day reviewed for HCCs
Oncology experience preferred
Must be able to work remote and have dedicated space for workstation and high-speed internet in place
Must be able to be ON CAMERA during the day for all meetings
-Will be required to come on site for Monthly meeting and special training when needed inspections
-must be able to join all training, meetings and conversations with coworkers and management online with laptop camera and audio on.

--Requests documentation / diagnosis from provider when information is not recorded.

-Determines and records the required medical information and additions to the Problem List in the EHR in accordance to established guidelines

-. Works with appropriate clinic staff in coordinating medical information for completion of patient record with HCCs.

- Updates coding procedures and guidelines in coordination with Coding Manager

-Maintains the confidentiality of the medical information contained in each record.

-Patient information to be handled in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

-Expected to be able to partner with practices and peers in a collaborative way in coordination with manager and director.



Specialized Knowledge/Skills

-Excel experience
-Excellent communication and listening skills
-Critical thinker
-Problem solver
-Self motivated
-Flexible and quickly adapts to change
-Organization and Time Management

Participates virtually in team and department meetings, educational sessions and events.
Maintains patient privacy according to local and national laws, treating all patient and family information as privileged and protected.
Follows ICARE and ILEAD policies
Follows and abides by remote employee guidelines.

Qualifications/Requirements

-High School graduate or equivalent
-3-5 years of outpatient coding experience
-minimum of 2 years of HCC coding
-excellent knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT Coding Systems required
-Must be well versed in handling PHI.
-CPC, CRC, COC or CCA certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders or AHIMA

To Apply for this Job:

Click the Apply Online button, then:

• If you are currently registered with CornerStone Staffing, click the Log In button to add yourself as a candidate to this job.

• If you are NOT currently registered with CornerStone Staffing, click the Create Account button to complete the application.

After completing the online application, for immediate consideration, you will need to email irving.resume@cornerstonestaffing.com to schedule a phone interview with a recruiter and put "CS-TX" in the subject line of your email.

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